<div class="floatleft">(https://images2.imgbox.com/fd/94/V6kQPuWp_o.jpg)</div>Name: Mathis Vaugeois<br/>Age: 23<br/>Gender: Male<br/>Sexuality: Hetero<br/>Race: Human<br/>Nation: Cabista<br/><br/>Combat Class/Role: Damage dealer / Putting the ‘Risk’ in Risk vs. Reward<br/>Equipment:<br/>Reckoning: A greatsword that acts as a family heirloom. Enchanted to aid the wielder in pyrokinetic feats, the blade retains heat exceptionally well and is enchanted to never melt or burn its wielder.<br/><br/>Extra clothing<br/><br/>Rations for the road<br/><br/>A fireproof backpack filled with camping supplies primarily.<br/><br/>Magic Expression: The Vaugeois family is a unique family among Cabista – known for being able to manifest and manipulate fire. This ability is known as Pyrokinesis, and is known as a dangerous art as while the extraordinary skill offers some protection against flame, more than one among the family have become kindling to their very gift. The nature of the magic requires the ability to keep a calm mind in battle, yet the flames burn hottest during moments of intense emotions, requiring a delicate balance between focus and rage.<br/><br/>Appearance Details: Standing around six feet and with an athletic though not overly muscular build, Mathis sports long red hair that’s usually kept in a loose, messy ponytail. With eyes just as crimson as his hair, he tends to dress in whatever clothes are appropriate for the climate. If left to his own devices, Mathis prefers to wear darker clothing of a nice, but no not extravagant fashion. Flame cares little for the clothes of peasants or the finery of kings, as everything burns in the end. That being said, it’s not unusual to see some scorch marks, frayed ends or burn marks upon said clothing. Surprisingly, he seems free of burn scars himself.<br/><br/>Personality: Mathis may at first seem somewhat cool and aloof towards others, but to those who get to know him he presents a far warmer and friendly visage. Confident in himself and his abilities, he’ll be the first to stand up for others should he feel they need assistance. In the throes of battle, the cool facade he keeps can be overruled by a passion for battle and the enjoyment of bloodshed. While some may see this as borderline sociopathic behavior, to Mathis it’s simply the ebb and flow of battle.<br/><br/>History:  The Vaugeois family holds the distinction of a minor noble family within the archipelago of Cabista. While many within Cabista flock towards the more chivalrous and honorable orders, those who follow the more martial path gravitate towards the art of berserking. Born as the sole son of his father, it was and is expected that the young man is to continue the family lineage, and traditions of the house. While growing up was a trial of patience for the young Mathis between learning noble etiquette alongside general education; his family was supportive of their heir and wished to see him grow and develop into a fine young man. It was in his early teens that he learned the art of the blade – as well as learning how to control the family art of pyrokinesis – both proving to be far more arduous tasks than knowing the proper fork to use for a certain meal.<br/><br/>Yet he took to the law of swords well, and the flames of magic bent to his will steadily over time. Flickers and sparks turned to smoldering flames that were just as deadly as the sword he held. Weaving fire and blade together, it was clear that he had taken to the art of violence with gusto. When it came to join a knightly order – it was natural that he joined the one most predisposed to violence and battle rather than any that took the more ‘proper’ course. Whilst lacking the sheer strength that some Cabista families held, Mathis made up for it with a surprising lust for battle and a unique form of magic. By the time he had ‘graduated’ as it were, Mathis had been honed into a true warrior. Rather than stay solely in Cabista, Mathis felt it best to learn as much about the world first hand, as well as to hone his martial skills even further.<br/><br/>While one may think the spark of wanderlust would fade over time, it simply seemed to grow for him – though some may say that said sense of wonder may well be a facade for more violent impulses and urges.<br/><br/>Strengths<br/><br/>1) Pyrokinesis: As previously mentioned, Mathis knows how to control fire, often to devastating effect in battle. Outside of it, he can easily conjure flame if necessary, or even seek to exert control over an active fire. Having learned how to control fire, he likewise holds some resistance to being burned.<br/><br/>2) Strength: While nowhere near as strong as some, Mathis possesses a strength greater than the average warrior.<br/><br/>3)  Berserker: In a fight against a foe that most would regard as challenging, Mathis becomes a relentless force on the battlefield, able to ignore some injury and having an uncharacteristic resilience. Keeping enough acumen to weave fire, he can become an unstoppable force on the battlefield.<br/><br/>4) Loyalty: Always wiling to help a friend out, Mathis seeks to do right by them and would never intentionally put them in harm’s way.<br/><br/>Weakness<br/><br/>1) Pyrokinesis weaknesses: Pyrokinesis requires a delicate balance of control and fury. Should fury win and the flames grow too hot, eve Mathis can fall victim to them. This can include simple burns and such, up to the potential of being reduced to cinders should he lose all control and let fury overwhelm him. As far as other weaknesses go, in rain or otherwise wet areas,  it requires more effort and concentration to control flames than normal, and the flames are not as strong as usual even then.<br/><br/>2) Berserker: When one thinks of a berserker, a raging warrior who knows not from friend to foe comes to mind. Mathis knows well enough to not injure his friends, but fire does not possess the same restraint. Furthermore, in the heat of battle, Mathis can seem like a different person altogether. One who treats the battlefield as a canvas and his blade, a brush. Should he go into this state, it can be hard to relent ‘til the fight is over. Furthermore, just because he does not feel some injuries he takes in battle, does not mean they go away after this state wears off.<br/><br/>3) Bottles emotions: Due to being taught the virtue of control, he has acquired a flaw of bottling certain emotions. Anger, jealousy & envy, and certain other negative emotions can be locked up until they come bursting out.<br/><br/>4) Pride: His pride as the heir to his family as well as possessing a unique for of magic for Cabista has earned him a bit of a prideful streak. Said streak can often lead to him making choices that aren’t the wisest.<br/>