<div align="center"><strong><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;">PinkProfessional</span></strong></div><div class="floatright">Artist Unknown<br/>(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/de/39/f7/de39f78dee1f376e224bda0fca841a1a.jpg)<br/></div><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Lucavie 'Luca' Zajac<br/><strong>Age:</strong>29<br/><strong>Species [Type]:</strong>Staraptor [Flying]<br/><strong>Gender:</strong>Male<br/><strong>Orientation:</strong>Bisexual<br/><br/><strong>Residence:</strong>Lives with his Sister and her child in Delinquent Town.<br/><strong>Occupation:</strong>Captain in the Xernian Guard<br/><br/><strong>Appearance:</strong>Best described as 'ruggedly attractive' Luca is a well toned, physically fit, 6'1 man with tattooes on his arms and a couple of piercings that make him the absolute opposite of what someone might think of when they see a Captain of the military. Truth be told, the literal and metaphorical scars of living a poor man's life are etched on his body. Callouses on his hands, and knotted wounds on his arms and back show a hard life lived whenever he rolls his sleeves up or takes his clothing off. His hair is a well groomed mane of black hair that goes down to his spine, with a single red frill for a fringe, which is dipped red. His features are sharp and angular, and he has piercing eyes that seem to constantly be looking through people.<br/><br/>Despite his rough exterior, Luca seems to have a taste for the finer things. He likes dressing well, and has replaced the old street tattooes with finery from the Upper districts. Floral patterns, waves, and clouds have replaced old gang iconography, and he has taken to piercings well enough. He seemingly always wears gloves except in his most intimate moments, hiding some of the more painful looking wounds on his knuckles.<br/><br/><strong>Personality:</strong>Luca is a serious man with a stern disposition that suits a captain. He is the sort to say very little, and never raise his voice; instead letting his eyes speak the volume his words might not. Long pauses and pregnant moments of silence are the most obvious signs of his annoyance, and while he rarely shouts at people that doesn't stop him getting angry, or chastising them. Luca seemingly has an aversion to being unclean. He is known to stop what he is doing to wipe dust off of himself, or clean any blood from his clothing or his gear, and his nature can sometimes make him seem standoffish, especially if someone were to track mud or dirt into his abode.<br/><br/>Despite this, Luca is well-liked for his honesty, his forthrightness, and his meritocratic beliefs. He strongly approves of people who work hard and who try hard, and thinks very little of people who get where they want on dint of name, or reputation. Skeptical to a fault, Luca is the sort to only believe in something once he's seen it, or when told by someone he trusts.<br/><br/><strong>Inherent Abilities:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Flight, via Wings</li><li>Keen Eyesight</li><li>Ability to Breathe thinner air</li><li>Enhanced Speed</li><li>Strong Musculature</li><li>Fancy Comb of hair</li></ul><br/><strong>Special Abilities:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>Intimidating Aura</em> - Luca's gaze is a fearsome one, and even from a young age he levied it to scare off the weak-willed. Those who are much weaker than him feel the instinctive urge to flee at his angered gaze, and those as strong as him feel that brief moment of hesitation that might stifle a decisive blow. Luca can't really turn off his aura, so this also makes him a little less personable at first meeting, and can make it harder for him to make allies easily.</li><li><em>Furious Attack</em> - Luca's naturally enhanced physique, as well as his own rather brutal upbringing, have led to the Captain to develop a...high-risk fighting style. Put simply, Luca fights as a berserker might, using a pair of Trench-Knives to fight people up close and personal. Some of his more powerful attacks leave him vulnerable and open to counter attack...If they don't end up hurting him as well. In return however, few can really afford to go Blow-for-Blow with the Xernian Captain.</li><li><em>Unshakable</em> - Partially due to his species, and partially due to his own upbringing, Luca is unflinching in the face of adversary. It is nearly impossible to intimidate him by an unnatural means, and he hasn't run from a fight yet, even if it would probably be in his best interest.</li></ul><br/><strong>Egg Move:</strong>Detect<br/><br/><strong>Strengths:</strong>Focused, Physically Strong, Quick, Good Memory, Excellent attention to Detail<br/><br/><strong>Weaknesses:</strong>Unimaginative, Pessimistic, Below average Education, Intimidating, Not very personable, Standoffish.<br/><br/><strong>Likes [Non-Sexual:</strong>His Work, his family, Smoking, Order, His 'flock' of Soldiers, Fighting<br/><strong>Dislikes [Non-Sexual]:</strong>Mess, Stuck-Up people, Disorder, Clutter, People finding out about his past, Pity.<br/><br/><strong>Ons:</strong>Exhibitionism, Uncomplicated Trysts, Clothed Sex, Undressing, Experimentation<br/><strong>Offs:</strong>Gore, Scat, Vore, Violence, Snuff, Non-Con<br/><em>Player's O/o (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=236929.0)</em><br/><br/><strong>Backstory:</strong><br/><br/>Luca was born to a pair of lowborn farmers. His family fell on hard times when the Baron they lived under died in unfortunate circumstances, and their replacement proved to be cruel and demanding. Their farm was driven into ruin by over-taxation, and the family nearly ended up on the streets. At the age of Fifteen, Luca made the tough decision to leave his family home so that they had one less mouth to feed. He made his way for the nearest city, and fell into homelessness. Homelessness eventually led to crime, and Luca ended up as a thug for a gang in Delinquent Town. Violence, brutality, and grandstanding became Luca's life, and he hated every moment of it. It didn't feel like honest work, and he found this growing sense of discontent as he existed in that world. Resentment and self-loathing bubbled up, and eventually he ended up doing something risky...He handed himself into a member of the Army.<br/><br/>Luck would have it that this army soldier became a mentor for the Flying type, as opposed to just throwing him into a cell. By this point, Luca was in his early twenties, and was already a strong fighter in his own right. Scars, bruises, and street-markings made it obvious he could survive, and the Soldier decided to teach Luca how to find something new in his life; a sense of purpose, and belonging he'd not had since he had a family. With a new hair cut, a set of nice clothes, and a clean face, Luca was taught how to serve in the army and it moulded him into the man he is today. Soon enough, Luca was patrolling the town he'd once run wild in, and seeing the different look in people's eyes made Luca feel that growing sense of pride and belonging he needed so desperately. Soon enough, Luca started to receive awards, and gain notoriety amongst his peers for acts of daring and bravery that most wouldn't do. His promotion to Captain happened close to a year before the current day, a result of rescuing a patrol of soldiers lost in the wilds during a freak storm. Some still doubt the Streetborne Staraptor, but few can now openly say that to his face or to the face of his supporters, for Luca has gained a sort of heroic persona about him, even if he himself thinks it is bullshit, and that anyone else would have just done the same thing for him.<br/><br/>Recently, he reached out to his family and found that his parents had managed to retire; their farm had been brought out by a kind woman with white hair, and Luca's sister - An Altaria (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9d/6a/f1/9d6af12ca3187133fd97f92f424ca492.jpg) - had moved to the Capitol recently with a child. Luca invited them into his home, and has all but handed them the keys to his little castle; not that he is home much. Nowadays his sister makes tapestries for a living, allowing her to mostly stay at home and look for the young child of seven years old.<br/><br/><strong>Connections:</strong><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Player Characters</div><div class="spoiler_body"><em><strong>Dantarius Ryzerion</strong></em> - The Reputation of the Lord Commander impresses even Luca's more cynical nature. He isn't impressed by the man's Noble surname, but by the man's early choice to reject them and his earnest success without it. In Dantarius, Luca sees a conduit of his meritocratic beliefs. (Very Positive)<br/><em><strong>Dimitrius Maranzano</strong></em> – While he is likely aware of Dimitrius, and may have had a few run ins with the man many years ago, he keeps away from the 'Mayor' nowadays for both their sakes. No one would really win if the two butted heads, and Luca has a lot to lose in Delinquent Town. (Neutral/Sceptical)<br/><em><strong>Cassandra Mia Maranzano </strong></em>- One of the few shining lights in a dark time in his life, Luca regrets his broken promises, but not the choice he made. He's understandably awkward around her now, complimentary without trying to overstep his bounds, and aware that she's probably pretty justified in any lingering anger or frustration she has. Can't help but stare from time to time, and the way that the Phantom Thief moves is...oddly familiar though... (Slightly Negative/Awkward, although he'd want to improve it.)<br/><em><strong>Lady Anna</strong></em>  - They haven't crossed paths, although the rumours of a mysterious Business Woman who can read the future has probably crossed his ears. No idea that she is the patron that helped his family estate stay afloat. (Neutral)<br/><em><strong>Luca Zajac</strong></em> - &lt;N/a&gt;<br/><em><strong>Scyla IronHide</strong></em> – Likely knows of Scyla's reputation in Midtown as a good Guardian and approves of it, as well as her rise through the ranks. She rose through the ranks much faster than he did, quite likely due to his lack of motivation for professional progression. (Neutral/Tinged with Respect)<br/><em><strong>Quiqui Zola</strong></em> – More likely heard <em>of</em> him than actually have met him, even if they have briefly met. Reserves judgement for what the man does, as opposed to any unsavoury rumours that may linger around him. (Neutral)<br/><em><strong>Tera Joule</strong></em> - Seems pleasant enough. Not impossible to think he may have even crashed at one of her inns, although it's hard not to be weary around electrical types...(Neutral)<br/><em><strong>Sizo Galu</strong></em>- There's a chance they may have worked together for up to a couple of years before Luca left the Street Thug life. Otherwise she's someone to be respected until she goes too far...(Open to Discussion.)<br/><em><strong>Vandris Callaghan</strong></em> - Another Royal Guard that Luca probably knows of, but not personally knows.  Judgement is reserved for now. (Neutral)<br/><br/></div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">NPCs</div><div class="spoiler_body">TBD</div></div>