Johan Grieve
Foreigner. Swordsman. Wanderer
Discord: Gam3rG33ks#1502
IG: Johan Grieve
Race: Hyur/Midlander
Height: 6'0
Age: 32
Build: Lean Muscular
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Amber
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Occupation: Wanderer, Sellsword
Likes: Traveling, camping, training
Dislikes: Tyrants, the Garlean Empire, zealots
What stood out the most from him were his eyes: irises as brown and golden as the sands. The look in them was placid and calm, but somehow also fierce and dangerous. They could both resonate ease and inspire terror, wavering the most fearsome of souls.
Physically, he takes after mostly from his mother: with amber eyes and brown hair. The side of his father, however, takes the form of tanned skin, his above average height, and stern facial features showing a visage that most would call stoically handsome.He retains a muscular physique which, besides the scar on his face, there exist other patches of marred flesh, most of them placed upon his back in the form of whip marks. On his front are smaller scars, made by cuts and nicks from blades, along with shrapnel from rogue bullets. His hands are calloused, made by years of hard labor and fighting. His face, for the most part is bearded, sporting a goatee connected on the sides by a small but thick line of sideburns.Despite his weathered appearance and rugged features, they serve to make him look more older than he actually is. In truth, he’s quite young, not being much older than thirty. However the scars, along with his ordeals, tell an unknown story that has granted the Hyur a sort of wisdom beyond his years, though it was attained at a price that he deemed much too high to pay.
Johan, while for the most part cordial and polite, is also straight, blunt, and to the point. When it comes to befriending others he is, for a word, resistant. He makes little effort in making friendships, viewing them as unnecessary bonds and dangerous ties. At most, he keeps people away as little more than associates; individuals who serve a purpose for him, and he in return to them. This can be described as something akin to a business transaction, which in truth fits and suits his needs perfectly.He is not immune to human relations however, and can be cordial, even friendly, to those that persist in getting to know him and who continue to force themselves upon him. Eventually, he may even grow fond of them, against his better judgment. To those that earn his friendship, he shows a great sense of camaraderie and loyalty to. Still, he prefers to keep his circle small and the majority of his relations distant, as he deems this an effective way of protecting others, and though he may never admit it to himself, an even more effective way of protecting himself from the pain of loss.Johan is overall a kind and fair man, but also a cynical individual; one with a jaded sense of justice. While he is not fond of injustice and evil, he has also become disillusioned with the world, and has long since given up on the idea of trying to make it better, considering the effort of it all to be a small drop in a turbulent storm. But even so, he is a man of honor, and acts accordingly as such. He is not one to cheat others or hurt them needlessly, nor one to spread needless violence and chaos, but he will do so to those deserving of such behavior.Above all else, however, Johan is a warrior, and it's in battle where that part of him shines the most. His demeanor shifts immediately, his personality becoming detached and apathetic, showing no signs of emotion. He becomes completely and utterly focused on the fight with the goal of incapacitating, and at times killing, his opponents with pure efficiency and no hesitation. He shows no remorse or empathy for the enemy; the only kindness offered to them being a swift and painless end.
“Those that aspire for the highest of heavens are oftentimes the ones who fall hardest into hell.”
A son, a foreigner, a rebel, a wanderer. These do little to describe the man Johan Grieve, but he is known by many names. The one that perhaps haunts him the most however is ‘demon’; an alias while unwanted, was well earned. A born native but nonetheless a foreigner. One who believes in freedom but is a slave to his own sins. A fighter that prefers peace, but only thrives in battle. Johan is a man of principles but one who is filled with more than his fair share of scrutiny. With a dark past that shadows his steps, he looks towards the future, making his way through the world and helping those in the only way he knows how: by his sword.
• All the information on here is only known OOC, not IC
• Lore Flexibility: Prefer to stick to the lore whenever possible but have no issues with being flexible with one’s creativity so long as it makes sense and fits into the setting.
• RP Limits: No perma-deaths, no god-modding. Injuries, imprisonment, or anything else that could have longstanding consequences can and needs to be discussed OOC.
• RP Type: Somewhere between mid and heavy. Love immersing myself in my character(s) and interacting with the world and others, but real-life responsibilities limit my time.
• Preference: I can RP either IG or on Discord, though I usually prefer the former.
• Tells/Walkups are welcome
• Mercenary: A sword for hire, Johan is always looking to make gil, whether as a bodyguard, escort, or freelance soldier.
• Rebel: Were you a member of the resistance movement? Perhaps you crossed paths with Johan and worked with him. Maybe you were in awe or disgusted by his reputation. Or maybe you were a victim caught in the crossfire of his actions and deeds.
• Garlean: Perhaps you've butted heads against Johan when he was fighting for the rebels, or maybe you wish to test his ire.
• Traveler: A wanderer who has seen many places, he doesn't mind speaking of the places he's been to. Despite relinquishing his idealistic views, he is still wont to help those in need if it is within his means to do so.
I've always enjoyed reading and writing stories, which is what made me interested in RPing in the first place; even though I've only been roleplaying for a little over three years now. I've RPed in other games such as WoW, SWTOR, ESO, GW2, and FFXIV. I live in the EST time zone and am usually available for RP anytime between 12pm and 2am( unless I'm working). Feel free to contact me IG or on discords and hope to make memorable events and stories with you all!