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GENERAL
xxxxxxName: Emmerich Dussander
xxxxxxGender: Male
xxxxxxAge: 38
xxxxxxOrientation: closeted homosexual
xxxxxxOccupation: Carpenter, retired soldier
xxxxxxHomeland: Brümagia ( "southern Germany" )
xxxxxxCurrent Residence: Palisade
APPEARANCE
xxxxxxHair: Brown, Short, Unkempt
xxxxxxEyes: Blue
xxxxxxHeight: 6'2"
xxxxxxWeight: 184lbs
xxxxxxBuild: Muscular, Athletic
xxxxxxx↦ Walks very stiffly on his left leg, and limps in poor weather. Due to an old war injury. Scars are still visible on the knee.
xxxxxxx↦ Has his fair share of scars, the most prominent of which are a long slash across the left side of his neck; a line behind his left knee; small cuts on right ear, and some tiny white scars on right side of face; small, pinkish burn on abdomen ; circular, coin-sized burn mark on right pectoral muscle
PERSONALITY
xxxxxxSTANDOFFISH
Dussander is not a man who trusts easily, and he wishes he were better at keeping people at arm’s length. Truth be told, he hates being alone and revels at any sign of kindness from another human being. He doesn’t deserve it, of course, so he tries his best to calm off as standoffish and unfriendly. Generally he presents himself as a surly old b*****d – which isn’t much of a stretch – with little patience for rambunctious teenagers and over-eager rookies. He despises acts of insolence, especially towards authority figures. He doesn’t smile easily and a laugh is even less likely, but he’ll still be present at every town-wide event, willing , at least, to watch the festivities from the sidelines.
xxxxxxPERFECTIONIST
Methodical to the point of being overcautious, Dussander is calm and careful, taking his time deciding how to attack any particular problem. He hates making mistakes. Best to take your time doing something correct the first time, then doing the same project over and over again. His natural love creating something out of nothing and working with his hands means he’s become a very adept carpenter. The things he builds last lifetimes.
xxxxxxSELF-LOATHING
There are a lot of things Dussander has done in his life that he regrets, the biggest of which is being himself. He has a great deal of vices and, to a man who borders on perfectionism, these faults aren’t things he can forgive. He can be somewhat careless with his own well-being because of this, but would never, ever be reckless enough to put his friends, his allies, or his loved-ones in danger because of it. His self-loathing is both the cause of his excessive smoking and the reason he never, ever partakes in alcohol.
xxxxxxSTUBBORN
Rather set in his ways, Dussander likes things exactly the way they are: nice, neat, and orderly. Heaven forbid if someone stirred up a little chaos on his life. He is an exceptionally stubborn man, and will work himself to the brink of exhaustion rather than admit defeat or rely on someone else. His unwillingness to accept help increases tenfold when he’s sick or injured. It’s a real wonder the man hasn’t gotten himself killed yet. But his steadfastness gives him a sense of honor and duty; "l work until the job is done, no matter what that job might be." He doesn’t leave things half finished, and he puts his all into everything that he does. Dussander can be a highly passionate individual, when something strikes his fancy.
xxxxxxLOYAL & SELF-SACRIFICING
While he does not make friends easily, once Dussander has given his loyalty to someone he is a friend and ally for life. He will never turn his back on someone he trusts and appreciates. He does not ‘skimp out’ when favors are needed and hard work must be done. He will be at your side, thick or thin, until he’s no longer needed. He is a fiercely protective man and has no qualms with exacting revenge against those who harm his family and friends. For those few who are true impacts on his life, Dussander would do everything in his power to keep content and safe, including risking his own life for their well-being.
HIS SON
Dussander's late wife passed away of illness, leaving behind her 5 year-old son, Preben, of whom Dussander now has sole responsibility. Preben is normally a precocious, curious youth. Full of adventure and always wanting to do and learn. He enjoys helping Dussander with his carpentry, learning how to tie snares for hunting, and tramping through the wilderness... with or without supervision. He's generally friendly toward strangers and is quick to make friends. He's the apple of his father's eye, and Dussander is incredibly protective of him.
Since his mother's death, Preben has lost some of his obvious zest for life. He falls into occasional bouts of melancholy. He's made a habit of taking off without Dussander's knowledge and the woods on his own.
Preben was born and raised in Sunderland, and speaks with no accent. He does know some of his father's language and can make simple conversation in it, but prefers to speak in the common tongue.
xxxxxxFAMILY
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Emmerich Dussander Sr., Father (62)
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Marie Dussander, Mother (55)
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Elsie Dussander, Sister (34)
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Armin Mendel, ex-lover, deceased or missing (35)
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Cornelia "Nele" Dussander, nee Hopper, late wife (34)
xxxxxxxxxxxx↦ Preben Dussander, Son (5)
Art by Pyrogoth
