"Good Guy" Rakim Yar

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Ser Rakim the Good

 

"Multiculturalism is ruining my country."

A human male of Qalasheen origins. Born in Jedih of the Alnorid Sultanate on the 15th of the Sun’s Smile, Rakim lived without want for much of his early years due to the riches his father Nafis Yar brought over from Vailor. Primarily raised by his father and the family’s champion Hazelmere the halfling after the untimely death of his mother Sahárfajhari. Rakim was sent to the capital of Aeldin known as Nova Horos to receive his education but his time there was cut short by his father’s declining health and later death. With little left in Aeldin to keep him put, Rakim set off across the vast ocean to find his last known surviving relative - his half sister Almas Yar. After serving his tour of duty in the 1st Legion of the Crownlands, Ser Rakim followed Ser Leopold to the Westerlands to fight off the undead.

 

Description

"I’m young, brown and have a big ****.” -Rakim speaking to himself before a mirror.

Rakim stands at 5’11 weighing around 170-175 lbs at a given time. The young Qali, while not so very muscular, is surprisingly durable due to the training he received from his father. Fairly agile and quick, he is the ideal soldier for light infantry. Rakim inherited his emerald green eyes from his mother and a mixed complexion from both his mother and father resulting in a caramel tone.

Peach fuzz can sometimes be seen on Rakim’s face but that is all. Rakim is unable to grow facial hair and at times can be seen wearing a fake beard made from a horse’s mane.

Personality and Health

"I like reading since it kinda takes the stress off and I like mathematics that can be put into practical use. Like siegecraft!"

Rakim is logical and prefers to take the steps to plan something out before going full throttle into a situation, something his father had to develop on his own but fortunately passed down to Rakim. The young Qalasheen is light hearted and more laid back perhaps because he grew up rather spoiled. Rakim believes certain things belong to him rightfully and are his to take. He is a generous young man though and often gives money to the church or poor.

A diamond in the rough as some might say, Rakim is quite unrefined despite his education just like his father. While taking logical steps to accomplish something, Rakim thinks of things outside codes of chivalry or honor much to the disdain of many of his peers.

After a freak accident that resulted in head trauma for Rakim, there are times when the Qalasheen has fits of rage which he calls “entering the Shadow Realm”. He can become violent and foul mouthed, losing much resemblance of his former self. A fellow Qalasheen that witnessed this once called him “ghetto trash”. Rakim is quite lean for a normal soldier but he has proven himself a fair enough fighter to hold his own.

While light hearted among comrades, Rakim appears rather oblivious to the violence that is active in Axiosian society. He has a strong dislike for most non-humans and is indifferent to the death of those he cares nothing about. At times he may even insult one of the deceased, perhaps to deal with grief, like when he refers to his long gone mother as a *****.

Inventory

"Always carry choc-ice. You never know, you might be deep in the trenches and have a craving for something cold, something chocolate-ty. And you’ll wish you would have brought along some choc-ice."

Rakim can typically found in his legionnaire uniform. Like the others of the 3rd “Sappers” Brigade, he is equipped in a chainmail mesh with hard leather and at times utilizes his shawl as a face cover when digging in trenches. It is not uncommon for Rakim to have a pickaxe with him or a tool box depending on his job for the day - either digging away into the earth or building siege equipment.

When away from siegecraft, Rakim carries an imperial arming sword along with a slayer-steel sickle based on one of the weapon designs made by his father which was meant to be made out of electrum, a gold and silver alloy. With the discovery and widespread use of slayer steel, Rakim had the weapon made with the new preferred material.

Along with military rations, Rakim carries around a few bars of choc-ice with him, a frozen chocolate bar. They take a while to thaw out under normal circumstances making them an ideal treat and popular among the farfolks residing in the desert. Rakim is picky in terms of food but will force himself to eat the bland rations provided to him. Choc-Ice ties him over before he can go home and eat something proper.

Rakim wears a diamond ring on his right index finger he says belonged to his mother given to her by his father when he is off duty.

Life Style

"Baba spent everything to get me educated. Which was nice of him except now I need to start from scratch here in Oren."

Rakim grew up in a lavish lifestyle so the transition of having to rebuild a fortune for himself has not been an easy task. He was born a Canonist and is generous, even now under his newly found gentry status, as he believes that is his duty to the less fortunate.

Rakim is a “jack of all trades”. He knows a fair bit of sailing but sank his boat off the coast of Tahn. He’s shown progress during his squireship under Ser leopold and is becoming a skilled engineer. He has retained knowledge of the more practical uses of mathematics and actively seeks out tomes and other pieces of literature, favoring topics of history.

His description of a jack of all trades applies to his training in combat. Rakim is not as versatile as his ambidextrous father but has mastered the use of an arming sword in his left hand after years of difficulty trying to fight with his right hand. Rakim also uses a warpick from time to time and uses an arbalest frequently. Rakim hopes to expand his knowledge of combat in the years to come.

Artwork

 

Spoiler

-Made by Starryy

 

 

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-Made by Zhulik (for Gm 2016)

[warlord of filth 7714]

"Yeah Rakim? He's good peeps."

Joseppi Calabreeni, upon being asked about the Qalasheen boy.

[Mabah 156]

Shazul hears of this man and furrows a brow. "Breedah with the name of a blessed clan of Krug?"

[HedgeHug 2045]

8 hours ago, Good Guy Shady said:

Yar

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Rakim smiles because the rex died and plans to rule the "green **** skins" as he called them!

 

"Pretty soon the Yar clan will go extinct!" Rakim says sharpening his blade!

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Updated 10/31