Evander Illen Torano
{"Good Man"}
"Only followers care if they're liked, a leader does what's necessary."
Nickname(s):
Ev; hates being referred to as 'Evan'
Age:
25
Gender:
Male
Sexuality:
Heterosexual
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Appearance:
At first glance, Evander's features embody an intimidating coldness. A defined jawline setting the build of his face and combining well with his sharp cheekbones. His eyes are his most prominent feature and usually the first thing one notices. The bright sterling grey orbs give off an illusion of a faint glow while his irises are flecked with a dark shade of brown. His eyes hold great restlessness, with several shades of silver and grey always swirling and storm like. A dark set of ever so slightly curled lashes frame his slightly hooded eyes. Looking past his eyes, the brows that rest above are angled and only add definition to his hardened stares. His nose is more delicately structured, and slightly down turned. His lips are thinner and are usually always held in a straight line. The manor of speech he typically holds is both passionate and controlled combined with a more serious expression.
He stands at a more average height of 5'11 and weighs a little over 150 pounds. His build is fairly proportional considering he's not heavily lined with insane muscles, but isn't lacking in that department either. He's toned with a noticeable but not severe amount of muscles, suiting someone who would be considered a swift combatant. While he may appear otherwise flawless, upon closer inspection faded scars along his arms, legs, and torso are there. From years of training, he earned his fair share of nicks and slices, and while most of them are small and practically invisible, there are sparse larger ones. Another flaw he possesses is the weakness in his left hip, an injury sustained in a horse riding accident left his hip to heal slightly out of place, though it isn’t quite noticeable. It's his weakest point so naturally he does what he can to guard it.
The hair that sits straight and semi-short on his head is a dark golden brown. There are a few curlier locks that tend to curl around the nape of his neck and sides of his head, but other than that it's straight. Accenting his brown scale hair is skin that is a shade just above tan. It's the only part of him that seems warm compared to his otherwise cold aura. His usual guarded and predatory type stance does not aid in making him seem friendly, but for those who manage to get close with him, he is seen in a very different way. Around those he trusts, his demeanor changes into a much more open and friendlier individual. The piercing silver eyes truly glowing and his expression calmer, almost serene.
Weaponry:
Most skilled in daggers and knives, he keeps his dual gold hilted pair usually on him at all times. They were his primary weapon in training as a youth as he prefers combat that's up close and personal. While he is a skilled swordsman, he is not without fault in the art of sword play. There are times he makes simple mistakes when wielding a larger blade that could mean the difference between life and death, so unless a sword is a more appropriate weapon in a situation, he prefers his daggers.
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Personality:
Great and natural leadership is the quality he prides himself in and something that he wields with ease. Evander, even as a child, has been the head strong and determined person he is in the present. Justice and a heavy presence of morality have always been his basic principles and frame for his doings as he looks forward to seizing the throne. While he use to see the world in a strictly black and white way, grey is what he is able to pick apart and see clearly now. Honesty is a very important characteristic to him and while he is painfully honest with others, he expects it in return. With being an extremely loyal person, he is very careful with who he trusts, which attributes to what some would call 'trust issues'. He is never really one to judge and is extremely unbiased when it comes to peoples appearances. It’s the personality that counts to him.
Being someone who possesses a strong sense of leadership, he is also highly adaptable to most situations. Whether it be in conversation or on a battle field, Evander is one to play the cards he is dealt even when they are shuffled abruptly. While he does demonstrate a great deal of patience, he usually only gives it to those he feels are worth his time. An action driven person is what he is, but he is in no way impulsive. His level of observance and caution leads him to make what he believes to be the best course of said action.
The level of passion within Evander is one of his greatest attributes as well as a contributing factor to his more negative side. While he seeks to give equality and ascend to his rightful place on the throne, there is a side to him that is so determined to achieve his desires he is willing to do whatever it takes to get to them. This now comes in the form of wedding a princess from a kingdom he isn’t exactly fond of. Sacrifices need to be made though, and for his kingdom, this is a burden he will bear.
His worst quality is his vindictiveness. 'Revenge is best served cold', and that is what he stands by. Even his own blood will not be exempt from his fury should they cross him. A trait he doesn't actually possess, but one that people typically associate with him, is apathy. His forbidding appearance and exterior nature leaves many to believe he lacks any sort of care for others. What is mistaken as apathy however is what he considers guarded.
All other things aside, he really is a caring and more gentle being. It takes time to wear down his walls, but when they are, he is much more alluring to be around. A feeling of relaxation around those he deems trustworthy leads to him flashing his rarely seen smile. Making jokes and participating in fun filled activities are things he really does enjoy. It is an odd sight for those familiar to his more controlled and unemotional demeanor, but it is the side to him that he would prefer to wear. Typically, when it comes to personal disputes and other peoples drama, he won't get involved. Unless the dispute is founded on something he deems immoral or extremely pressing, he leaves others to sort through their own problems. While he is willing to listen to people be vocal about their struggles, he himself is not open to sharing. It may not be considered the best thing for him to do, but bottling and storing his emotions and problems is something he thinks will spare others. Unless he has a major problem with someone, and they would be made aware quickly, 'feelings' of his own are not what he considers to be priority.
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Likes:
- Night, just simply nighttime
- Stormy weather
- Solitude
- Training
- People with positive attitudes
Dislikes:
- Liars
- Judgmental people
- The cold; particularly despising winter
- Questions; mainly people questioning his orders or decisions
- Laziness
- His sister
Strengths:
- Leading
- Combat (specifically hand-to-hand, with daggers, and on good days a sword)
- Adaptive
- Observant
- Fearless
Weaknesses:
- Extremely vengeful
- Stubborn; he does not back down
- His left hip
- Difficult to approach/get close to
- Can sometimes be a bit of a perfectionist
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Backstory:
Born to the King and Queen of Ornetress, him and his twin sister, Marie, were groomed from a very young age for their role in the royal family. Evander took to the prepping and was eager to hold the responsibility of being the kingdoms future King. Marie, on the other hand, despised the amount of rules and etiquette that came with the title of Princess. Despite their very different views, Evander and Marie were relatively close until their teen years. As they got older, their differences lead to them drifting apart. Both still loved each other and their parents to a certain degree, but they just couldn't come to understanding one another. Aside from his sister, he found a friend in one of the knights' sons. Training intensely together, they were perfectly matched. Evander's first falter with a sword happened in a training session with the boy, which only led to a more determined Evander to perfect his art in combat. Sometimes pushing himself so hard he would have to be physically stopped and forced to rest. Training with both the knights' son and with his several trainers, he learned a great deal of discipline and balance.
Now, fully groomed and eagerly awaiting to take the throne one day, his first great sacrifice is soon to be made. To the people of his kingdom, and even to his family, this arranged marriage is a cause of celebration. To Evander, this is far more of a burden. The pretenses behind the marriage are what’s important though; and being dutifully loyal to his kingdom is what propels him to go through with this.
Winter 
Day 
Blizzard
