Lucian

Lucian
Vital Stats
Full Name:	Luxian Sangliod
Age:	26
Date of Birth:	4/8
Place of Birth:	Drache (Orphaned)
Race:	Half-Griffon
Appearance
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Bluegreen
Height:	5'10
Weight:	167 (With Wings)
Additional Information
Nickname:	Luc, Lux (Luce)
Aliases:	Luxian
Religion:	Agnostic
Occupation:	Courtesan at the Cat's Pajamas
Marital Status:	Single
Player:	Nicci

Character Background

It is taboo for any griffon of the aerie to leave his kits, however, such wasn't true for the father of young Luxian who was born to a peasant woman of halfelven lineage. Luxian, pronounced (Loo-shee-en) had very little of a childhood. What little he learned in his adolescence was that his mother loved his father, very, very much, and that she once dwelled in the aerie with other non-winged humans. When the griffon that seduced her failed to return after several weeks, Miriam was unable to relay the celebratory news and left with a broken heart. Eventually, she returned to her family abroad in Drache.

Only a handful of years after his birth, young Miriam died of a tragic wasting sickness and left her dear child orphaned in the care of her own sister who had no interest in raising a child. Of course, his aunt often threatened to shut him out onto the streets if he became troublesome to her fast-living lifestyle, so Lucian learned at an early age to be quiet, keep out of sight, and to trouble no one. While he wasn't abused, he saw little love or concern from his remaining relative, turned to other interests and later, comforts of the flesh to make his own life more fulfilling. After living most of his life in Drache, there is very little that offends or troubles Lucian, he lives his life one day at a time, is slow to anger with a calm, soft spoken demeanor, and typically stays out of physical confrontations if he can.

As a half-Griffon, Luxian was born in the form of a human infant with small, delicate, fragile wings that nearly fractured during his birth. Fortunately, the underdeveloped wings were only mildly pin feathered and pressed very close to his body, but did enlarge to fit his frame as he grew older. He has never taken the form of a full Griffon and has, as a rule, rejected everything about them, rebellious and angry that his father apparently saw him and his mother unworthy of his love. The sadder truth of the matter is that his father is that death is the only thing that prevented his father from returning to the woman he had loved, and Lucian may never discover it. As a result, he's reluctant to answer questions about his heritage directly to strangers and unlikely to speak much about it at the first meeting. As far as he knows, his father ran out on the two of them.

While on the street, Luxian met a young girl named Aislinn who soon became his best friend and together they grew up on the streets. While the two may have once been sweet hearts prior to his parting ways to seek work at the brothels, there is nothing like a romantic inclination between them now. Instead, their relationship consists of the sort of strong bond that exists between two kindred spirits and has formed an unshakable friendship now as adults. Luxian would give her the shirt off his back, and she is the only girl that he can lay beside at night while fully dressed without his mind going to dark places.

Physical Description

Lithe of frame with lean muscle and little bulk, Lucian stands a little under typical male height. A head of dark, wavy hair that nearly reaches his collar gives contrast to Lucian's fair skin, which remains pale regardless of how much time he spends in the summer sun. He is pretty, and he's been told how pretty he is for nearly his entire life thanks to his flawless features, seagreen eyes, and the beautiful cream and ivory colored wings that he sports at his back. The longest pinions are black with intermittent hints of golden brown.

Talents, Skills, Quirks

• Appearances are deceptive, because Lucian may appear to be small and harmless, but he is an expert fencer and equally talented with small blades or thrown weaponry such as daggers. Lots of time on the streets prior to getting his 'break through' at the Silver Swan has given him the chance to acquire a certain set of skills best used for liberating rich society women of their valuables. Fortunately, after becoming a male courtesan, such acts were no longer necessary. He has recently made the transition from one 'noble house' to another and remains a high-priced escort capable of charging much, much more than the standard fee for his services. They're worth it. His talent as an actor and vocal range allow him to participate in the large scale productions.
• Has a good hand for forgery.
• Light on his feet and also has an uncanny knack for lockpicking.

Other Information

Luxian

• Extraordinary violin player, moderate at the cello, decent on a piano.
• Grows orchids because his mother once did and they remind him of her.
• Fond of literature, loves birds and cats but has never had a pet of his own.