Player: Joey
Character Name: Tavas Jernelius Fylan
Alias/Nickname: Introduces himself as Tavis, but is called Tav by some, and sometimes goes by TJ (for those that know his middle name)
Race: Human (Drenabon)
True Age: 20
Apparent Age: N/A
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Hair Color/Style: Usually light brown, though currently highlighted blond from the sun. Hair is parted down the middle and cut at an angle that runs from his chin to his shoulders. Sometimes Tavas pulls it back into a short ponytail--though his bangs hang loose since they aren't long enough and will hang around his face still.
Eyes: Deep blue.
Marks/Scars/Tattoos: Right hand is marred as if skin was disfigured by fire. Wears a leather gloves to conceal the scarred hand. Tavas is still able to use his hand, but it is not a pretty sight to look at, with skin rough and leathery and discolored.
Physical Appearance: Tavas has pale skin and an average youthful build. His face is smooth, with bright wide blue eyes that also seem shy, friendly and inviting. He is not intimidating in appearance--but he is hesitant to approach strangers unless sick or wounded. Tavas is not built like a fighter--his skills laying in the ways of healing, but he can fend for himself and knows self defense with staff, dagger and short bow. He has a welcoming presence about him--and easily draws the attention of children with his easy smile (often he will spend some time entertaining the local children of those he heals if he has the time). Easily becomes red-faced around women--usually becoming tongue tied in their presence.
Occupation/Class: Herbalist
Magic/Magite: N/A
Carried Possessions: Leather armor/clothing, leather boots
Clothing and Armor: Leather armor/clothing, leather boots
Weapons: dagger, staff, short bow
Likes: studying, doodling, reading, enjoys the outdoors, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, helping others
Dislikes: having spells cast on him, liars, heights (can climb a mountain, but doesn't like to look down or go near steep ledges), needless killing, fire (uncontrolled, camp fires he is okay around)
Merits: empathetic, literate, optimistic, inquisitive, non-judgmental, resourceful, sympathetic, calm, stubborn (when feeling it necessary to help someone)
Flaws: evasive, gullible, curious, trusting, timid, shy, readable, indecisive (but not when it comes to healing), caring, his reaction to spells cast on/for/near him
Worst Fear: being burned alive/falling from great heights
Personality: Tavas is the easy going sort, offering those he meets his trust and a warm smile. He enjoys helping others--and will easily overcome his shyness when he sees someone is in need of assistance. Tavas helps others without forcing people to pay for his services (but he won't refuse a free meal if they offer). Tavas is not the most talkative person--and is especially very shy around women (mostly towards the ones that flirt)--often stuttering or becoming red-faced.
History: Tavas was a commoner, on the path to become a Cleric. However, through a terrible series of events--that door has been closed forever, and skills never to be obtained. As any child in training--Tavas had a mentor. He was taught under a man named Udara Phineas Faust.
The mentor was aged, a stubborn old fool that still loved to teach the trade of magic. Tavas's mentor simply would not allow his age to force him to retire. One day during a lesson, Mentor Faust was stricken with sharp terrible chest pains. Instantly recognizing the signs of a heart attack--Tavas jumped to his feet. Scared for his mentor's life--Tavas did the first thing that came to mind--find a way to heal his teacher. Find a way to heal him, and heal him fast!
Grabbing the first available magite stone (though he did not truly know how to use it, just figured in theory it would work)--Tavas tried to cast a healing spell. In theory he thought it would work--but little did Tavas know the dangers he put himself--and even potentially others into. The magite stone Tavas had grabbed was not attuned to him, fortunately for Tavas the stone was purified.
With stone in hand, Tavas quickly went to his teacher's side--wanting to heal him through the use of magic. But using the unattuned magite cost Tavas more than just his teacher's life. As Tavas tried to use the stone in order to heal, it became unstable and began to absorb more energy from Tavas than the boy had bargained for.
The magite he held in his hand became like a flame--burning bright and hungry. It ate at his flesh--burning the skin on the hand that held it. The boy was forced to drop the stone. Suddenly weak--Tavas collapsed limply to the ground--falling into a comma for months. When Tavas finally awoke--it was to discover terrible news. His mentor had passed away--the heart attack had taken his life. Tavas was heart broken to hear that he had not been able to save the old man, the heart attack took Mentor Udara Faust's life.
The boy fell into tears--knowing he had failed his teacher and himself for not being able to think more effectively under pressure. As he recuperated from his own trauma, the boy noticed that his right hand--the one that had held and tried to use the unattuned magite stone--had been terribly scarred from the burning.
After recovering enough to return to school--Tavas discovered he is unable to use magic. In fact--Tavas noticed something far worse than that. The boy can not even stand to have magic cast upon him or near him, even in aid.
Magic makes him ill--physically. Now when magic is cast his way, Tavas reactions can vary. Symptoms vary and can range in severity. List of symptoms include itchy-watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, coughing, nausea, vomiting, headaches, muscle pains, fever, blisters, rashes, difficulty breathing, mental confusion, dizziness, fatigue, weakness in arms and/or legs, nose bleeds, bleeding from mouth, ears, or eyes, and unconsciousness.
Tavas finds himself still uneasy around mages, but is unable to shy away from his dream. Tavas still walks the path of helping and healing others--the natural way. He has chosen to pursue his dream of and become and herbalist--and now wonders the countryside in hopes of helping others with the skill.