Altair

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Character's Name:
Altair

Nicknames:
Alta

Age:
16

Gender:
Male

Species:
Sol'tera

Abilities:
Altair, like all Sol'tera, possess enhanced physical attributes. Sight, hearing, smell--all are more acute than a human's. The energy absorbed from the sun through his tattoos fuel his power, and even store it as a reserve, making him quicker, more agile, and stronger than human. His wounds heal faster, and even his magic is amplified thanks to the sun's energy. This has a drawback, however. Altair becomes extremely ill when away from sunlight for prolonged periods of time. He also has an uncanny ability to tell what time of day it is, regardless of whether he's in or outside.

He's been gifted with fire magic, and has decent enough control over it. He lacks the finesse of his elders, though, and regularly trains to better his control and focus.

From a young age, Altair has been trained in the use of multiple weapons and hand to hand combat. He's clever and resourceful in the field, and knows how to use his surroundings to his advantage. While still young and impatient, he's drilled every day to keep his skills sharp and improving.

Appearance:
Altair is a lean young man of slender build standing at roughly 5' 10". He's got the body of an athlete, and he's proud of it. He's been trained in every art known to man, from swimming and gymnastics to parkour and archery, so he's rightfully proud of his physique. His skin is a rich, warm tawny skin, reminiscent of desert sand. Against his skin, his eyes and hair stand out in stark contrast, being a dusty golden color. He believes he got this unusual color from his father, though he wouldn't know, as he's never met the man. Even more unusual about Altair are the dark red tattoos that cover his skin. They extend along his spine to the nape of his neck, along his arms and chest, even his legs, in long bands and thick swirls.

These tattoos are a sign of great shame for him, not because he was forced to get them--they are very much a part of him as his eye color--but rather because his tattoos mark him as what he is: a Sol'tera. He's only ever been met with hatred for desert people, so to blend in, his clothing hides as much skin as possible. He wears a simple hooded black shirt (with long sleeves, of course), and leaves his hands covered with grey gloves. The bracers on his wrist contain hidden blades that release quickly for surprise attacks, and Altair is never seen without them. Around his neck he wears a grey mask, which he can pull up to cover his mouth and nose. His pants are a plain grey color, held in place with a thick belt containing many pouches. The pockets of his pants contain all manner of weapons, mostly projectiles and small blades. His boots are made of study black leather, and they too contain hidden blades. Tied around his waist is Altair's heavier jacket, black on the outside with a red interior lining. When he runs, this flows behind him almost like a cape, giving him a rather animated silhouette.

Personality:
Altair is a bright, vibrant boy who often acts first and thinks later. He was trained to act a certain way while on a mission, and he excels at it. He's patient, deliberate, and leaves no trace of his involvement. Unfortunately for Altair, and his teacher, this behavior is only when he's on a mission.

Being young, Altair is often prone to being moody and arrogant. He knows he's skilled, being the youngest of Ezio's student's to complete their training, and this has made him rather cocky. He wears his heart on his sleeve, and it's easy to tell when he's upset or pouting. Being young, he falls hard and fast, and is easily wooed by a pretty face. He can be vain, and even a little selfish at times, even petty. He can often be quick to anger, and often holds grudges.

While young and impulsive, Altair is generally a kind boy at heart. He's fast to make friends, and prefers to give people the benefit of the doubt. Most of the time. He still bears many conflicted feelings about his parents and his mixed blood.

History:
Altair was born in a village on the outskirts of the desert where tensions ran high between the villagers and the sol'tera. The sol'tera often raided and robbed the villagers, and in turn, the villagers fought against every sol'tera to enter. His father was a sol'tera, his mother a woman who enjoyed the drink.

She was quick to abandon her dark skinned infant to an orphanage.

He lived on the streets for much of his early life, fighting other orphans for meager scraps. It was only when he turned three that a man took him in. A man who would soon become his mentor and father figure: Ezio. Taken under the man's wing, he was trained to be an assassin; give an aducation he otherwise would have never been able to receive. Altair loves his father figure with all his heart, and gladly does whatever is asked of him.

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