Axel Burchoff (Updated)

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Axel Burchoff

General Features

Full Name: Axel de Savveh Burchoff

Age: 32

Height: 6'3

Weight: 183 lbs

Race: Highlander
 

Personality/Traits

Personality: Axel Burchoff, a quite friendly yet stubborn man. The Highlander is a loyal soldier willing to fight for protection. Axel is often overprotective of close friends and kin, yet he seems to always be doing work. Axel always commit's to his duties and it is not easy to tell him otherwise. Axel has a rather respectful personality, yet he can be rather frigid. The man always seems to respect nobles, and does not stop his job until he is done, or said otherwise by a noble. He is also very fond of fighting, and is often found sparring in trainings and such. The man carries a grim face when in unpleasant times; mostly after the loss of a friend or family member.

Traits: Loyal, diligent, hard working, swordsman, soldier, stubborn, frigid (at times), tough, respectful.

 

History

Axel de Savveh Burchoff was born 10th of Snow's Maiden, 1508. The boy's childhood progressed in terror, pain filled him and he never seemed to enjoy himself. The first of these tragedies happened on 7th of Sun's Smile, 1512. Axel lived on a farm, and was only three. After experiencing hunger, Axel's farm was raided by three criminals. The three tore the place apart, leaving nothing behind, they set fires and razed the farm into bits. Axel was in fear, knowing he was about to die at age three. Although Axel seemed hopeless, his kin is what saved him. The life of Axel was saved, but the life of two family members wasn't. Axel's mom and sister lay dead on the floor that day, and Axel couldn't prevent it. Axel knew that getting revenge on the criminals wouldn't do anything, and so he left it all behind. Fifteen years later, Axel headed out of his pa's small hut to explore greater heights. The boy didn't yet know what his future would look like. At age twenty, just two years after leaving the hut, Axel was recruited to fight for the Barony of Darkwood, it later became known as the Order of the Thorn Stag. Axel didn't last for long after, soon departing the Barony and destroying his oath. This was Axel's only moment where he felt he wasn't loyal, though from there on he swore to never break another oath. Axel's departure was due to Lord Gregor Okenhert's absence, and so he fled to the North, where he pledged an oath to House Staunton. From there, he served for four years until the death of Duke Percival Staunton. The Duke had a horrible disease, then leading him to falling off his horse, and to his death. After the death of Duke Percival Staunton, the man's son, already in charge of the Duchy took over. Axel has served Duke Richard Staunton for six years now, and has a close relation with his fellow brother's. Axel no longer seems grim, or frigid unless in sad times. The man has also found someone he calls his soulmate, therefore happier than before. He seems to always carry and enchanted blade due to protection of his Lord and friends.

 

Scars/Lashing Marks

Axel carries many scars and lashing marks around his body, some of which are easily visible while others seem faded away. Axel has many lashing marks on his back due to discipline problems in Darkwood, and in Courland. He manages not to get lashings anymore. He also manages not to think of the lashings, and often does not talk about or notice them. The man also holds a large scar on his left eye, simply after a duel. A large scar is also formed on his right arm, blocked by his armor. The scar was from a snow elf battle. Many minor cuts and bruises form on his legs, also blocked away. He seems to not fear getting hurt, knowing that he has many times. Axel also has a small, faded scar on his right cheek; also from a snow elf battle. 

 

Appearance

Axel often wears shining Staunton armor, with a long leather sheathe with a small picture and a note on it, his sheathe contains a longsword which would have a small text carved into the blade itself. He is often found on a horse he calls Radish, often enjoying riding around, his hooves strong. Axel carries a small tool belt around his waist. It consists of seeds, his sheathe, a bag for minae; a small, beautiful sketch of his mother, and a fair bit of keys. His legs are also clad in Staunton armor, his boots being messy after rainfall. Axel's facial expression often tells how he's feeling. If he is depressed or sad, a grim face fills him. If he is happy, a smile often fills his face instead. A large scar is carved into his left side, almost touching his eye, his hair seems to be  a decent length, and always rather silky and smooth, perhaps wet on rainy days. Axel carries around two blue eyes, almost looking tinted. He has a small cut on his lip, constantly getting more from battle. The man's hands are blocked with gloves, perfect for farming. He is seen with a helmet at war, but his face is visible most of the time. The man is indeed handsome, often running his hand through his hair as it covers his view at times. Axel is also partly blind in one eye, not seeing very well in his left. The man has bulky, muscular arms and rather large hands, he stays at the height of 6'3, and weighs 183 pounds. Axel also has the appearance of a knight, but only wears a helmet at battles, and actually isn't a knight.