Physical Description: Male Ifrit.* Pale complexion. Golden hair, turquoise eyes. Cleanshaven, lantern-jawed face. Well-built, big frame. 5', 8" tall, 160 lbs.
* Ifrits are a character race published in Roleplayer #20 at the time of the first edition of Fantasy Folk. To read about them, click here.
Background: A "good" Ifrit, born into and raised by an Half-Elf/Human family living with a clan of reclusive Mountain Elves. He is the youngest of six children (no others are Ifrits). Both of his parents are mages; his father is an armourer. Serrete wants to be a famed warrior like his human great-grandfather. He went recently to seek his fortune and left behind his long-time, steady girlfriend, whom he misses terribly. Someday, he wants to learn Making and Breaking spells.
Attributes: ST 12 [trait], DX 12 [trait], IQ 12 [trait], HT 12 [trait]
Advantages: Appearance (Attractive) [5], Extended Lifespan [trait], Flight (Winged, Small Wings) [trait], Magical Aptitude 2 [10], Night Vision [trait]
Disadvantages: Bad Temper [trait], Code of Honor (Swashbuckling Gentlemen's) [-10], Glory Hound (replaces Overconfidence) [-5], Lecherousness [trait], Reputation -3 (always, everyone) [trait], Sense of Duty (Nature) [-15], Short Attention Span [-10]
Quirks: Dresses well. Intolerant of Orcs and Dwarves. Won't clean Orc blood from inside of great-grandfather's scabbard. Before combat, he boasts and/or threatens while he activates his Flaming Weapon spell. Hires couriers, mages, pigeons, et al, to send romantic messages back to his girlfriend.
Skills: Armoury (specializing in armor)-15/10 [0.5], Artist-10 [1], Broadsword-13 [4], Naturalist-9 [0.5], Savoir-Faire-12 [1], Sex Appeal-10* [default], Shield-12 [1], Survival (Mountains)-11 [1]
* Includes Appearance bonus for opposite sex.
Spells: Ignite Fire-12 [1], Create Fire-12 [1], Shape Fire-12 [1], Heat-13 [2], Fireball-12 [1], Flaming Weapon-21 [18]
Special: Point traded for $500, used toward purchase of the broadsword
Noteworthy Possessions: Great-grandfather's scabbard; thrusting broadsword; medium-sized, octagonal metal shield; chainmail torso and arm armor; heavy leather leg armor; chainmail coif; heavy leather boots.
Total Points: 100
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