<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/oGdZXr2.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Lyn Starcaterus<br/><strong>Nickname(s):</strong>N/A<br/><strong>Age:</strong>19<br/><strong>Gender:</strong>Male<br/><strong>Race:</strong>Human<br/><strong>Nationality:</strong>Solitas, on the edges of civilization<br/><br/><strong>Written Appearance:</strong>While Lyn is of middling height for a man of his young age, the unassuming stature belies a brawny build. Lyn stands just under six feet tall with a muscular frame that suggests he’s seen a lifetime of outdoors activity. He is typically garbed in rather rustic attire, with a practical tunic and a fur cape, which leaves him looking quite out of place in the hustle and bustle of modern society.<br/><br/>Lyn has pale blue eyes and a face that carries an air of optimism. His blonde hair is long and unkempt, falling into a wild mane that completes his altogether rugged appearance. He would have ended up looking like a relic of a bygone age were it not for his obvious youthfulness.<br/><br/><strong>Family:</strong>Lise (Sister), Vand (Brother, missing, presumed deceased), Sife (Mother), Himmel (Father, deceased), Fray (Grandfather), Mader (Great-grandfather, deceased)<br/><br/><strong>Personality:</strong>If Lyn could use four words to describe himself, he would say “rough and tumble.” If he could continue further, he might mention that he’s not very good at counting.<br/><br/>While it becomes quite apparent while interacting with him that Lyn is hardly the brightest young man to walk Remnant. He can be a bit oblivious to the world around him, foolhardy, and downright bull-headed from time to time. He has a tendency to look for direct solutions to problems, even if they aren't the best solutions. In fact, Lyn sometimes demonstrates that he has a bit of a temper. He’s quick to get frustrated when he’s out of his depth, or when he feels slighted.<br/><br/>However, interacting further with him reveals that, beyond his rugged and stubborn exterior, he has a keen intuition all his own. He is a friendly, kind-hearted person, with his own form of wisdom born from his uncommon upbringing. While he is boisterous and exuberant, he is also empathetic and loyal. If the off-putting exterior of a fool can be passed, Lyn proves to be a stalwart friend. And one with quite the abundant sense of humor, at that. What’s better than a good laugh, after all?<br/><br/>More important than any of that, however, is that Lyn loves to fight. Sparring, wrestling, tussling, and even actual blood-and-thunder battles. The flow of adrenaline when skill is pitted against skill in the noblest sport fills the young warrior with elation. While he is normally full of vim, vigor, and boisterous spirit, it will increase tenfold in the heat of battle. He will roar, rollick, and holler with glee, and perhaps a touch of rage.<br/><br/>Beyond brawling, he enjoys the wilderness. He has spent much of his life roughing it in the wilds, and has come to appreciate all of its many aspects. Animals, crisp air, open skies, and freedom from crowds. What’s not to like?<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br/><strong>Background:</strong> Lyn traces his path back to Solitas, where he was born and raised on the outskirts of civilization. His father passed to illness when he was very young, leaving Lyn with his mother, older brother and sister, and grandfather. The family mostly kept to themselves out in the wilderness, away from the more advanced cities of Atlas. This provided Lyn an opportunity to become acquainted with the ways of the wild, growing to be a good hand at survival, at least for a youth.<br/><br/>While he was never told the reason for his family’s relative seclusion, Lyn personally suspected that it had to do with his great-grandfather, Mader, who served as an officer for Mantle in the Great War. From what Lyn could learn, Mader’s command was disgracefully obliterated in the campaign in Vacuo, despite the family’s history of military excellence. The failure wiped away the family’s reputation and prompted them to decide to live on their own.<br/><br/>Lyn’s older brother, Vand, took it upon himself to attempt to clear the family’s name and restore their prestige. He took up the family’s axe and set out to become a noble Huntsman. He was accepted into the Atlas Academy, despite the ill mark on his family name. He proved to be a successful hunter, graduating and going on to what he hoped would be greatness. An unfortunate fate awaited him, however, as he soon went missing. All that was recovered of him was the axe, returned to his family, and he was presumed slain by the Grimms he hunted.<br/><br/>By the time he neared adulthood, Lyn decided to follow in his brother’s footsteps. Armed with his family’s axe, he set off to find his calling as a Huntsman, desiring to vanquish powerful foes and protect those who needed it, and perhaps clear his family’s honor in the process. His first destination was to make his way to Sanus, where his name wouldn’t carry quite the same stigma, or so he hoped.<br/><br/>Of course, given his lack of experience with more civilized locales, he had a rough time of it…<br/><br/>Fortunately, his roaming caught the attention of particularly interested persons. It was not everyday that such a promising young man left a trail of Grimm bodies in the wake of his seemingly aimless wandering. It didn’t take much to convince Lyn to undergo some preliminary tests to prove his suitability as a prospective Huntsman to attend Beacon. And the rest, as they say, is history.<br/><br/><strong>Emblem:</strong> The Starcaterus emblem is known as the Cleave of the Mountain. It is a double-bladed axe with golden blades facing towards the ground, its haft pierced by two red thorns.<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://i.imgur.com/RCknE5V.png)</div></div><br/><br/><strong>Weapon:</strong> The Mountain King<br/><br/>The Mountain King’s primary form is that of a giant, brutal, double-bladed axe. The haft alone is about eight feet long, providing it ample reach, but leaving the weapon overwhelmingly heavy. Each blade is practically a guillotine in its own right at two feet long, and the weapon is capped by a nasty spike. The axe has clearly seen some use, looking old and worn, but just as menacing as ever.<br/><br/>A lever on the axe’s haft slides the blades up and to the side, forming the bowstave of an oversized repeating crossbow. The weapon is still incredibly heavy, but the projectiles, powered by Lightning dust, pack a wallop and a half and can be fired quickly. Though the secondary form is just as powerful as the massive axe it originates from, the simplicity of the transformation suggests that it is, indeed, an old weapon. The only perceptible change when it switches forms is the blades fanning out to the sides to create a smooth arc to fire bolts from, leaving the haft just as long as before.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Aura:</strong> Sky Blue x3<br/><br/><strong>Semblance:</strong> Calm Before the Storm: Lyn is able to exhibit his aura by slowly building up static electricity over an extended period, particularly when he is moving on the ground. The electricity visibly crackles upon his body as it reaches a fever pitch, serving as a protective barrier against harm when in this state. He can choose to sacrifice the barrier by releasing it in a singular explosion with a short range, delivered by touching his opponent with a finger. The static explosion is indiscriminate in its destruction, and can severely harm Lyn, as well.<br/><br/><strong>Fighting Style:</strong> Lyn primarily relies on strength and brute force when fighting, whirling his axe in broad, cleaving strikes that, while slower than the weapons of most Huntsmen, are still surprisingly swift. Though he prefers direct power, that is not to say he is lacking in agility. He moves and dodges around his axe, as if the weapon were the center of the combined unit rather than the wielder. He even goes so far as to use the axe as an aid to perform acrobatic feats, flinging its weight to-and-fro like a counterbalance. In a pinch, or even just for the hell of it, Lyn won’t shy away from throwing punches and kicks into the mix, to supplement his weapon’s slow speed.<br/><br/>When he finds himself getting into the heat of battle, and feels adrenaline flowing hot within his veins, Lyn sometimes flies into a frenzy. His fighting style stays much the same, but takes on a decidedly savage air. He won’t be afraid to stoop low and use his hands to aid in moving along the ground. His attacks grow more aggressive and he fights with reckless abandon, holding less concern for his own safety. Fortunately, both in and out of his incensed condition, Lyn is naturally quite durable.<br/><br/><strong>Strengths:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Overwhelming Force: Lyn is strong. Very strong. His build allows him to swing for the fences and smash through his opponents’ defense with sheer might.</li><li>Rugged and Tough: Lyn is naturally fairly sturdy, only aided by an active and outdoorsy life.</li><li>Survivalist: Lyn is well-acquainted with the wilderness, due to his upbringing, and can survive comfortably in most environments.</li><li>Animal Affinity: Lyn is fond of critters of all shapes and sizes, and most seem to be fond of him. Nevermind that he’s been bitten a few times. That won’t dissuade him.</li><li>Loyal: Lyn considers his loyalty one of his greatest strengths. When his friendship is won, it isn’t soon lost.</li><li>Wise: Despite whatever shortcomings he may have, Lyn has his share of empathy and intuition, and then some. He often has valuable insight, though it’s usually simple and straightforward.</li><li>Carry a Tune: Lyn’s most surprising skill is that he actually has a very nice singing voice. He explains that he spent much of his time in the woods singing to himself, and therefore had plenty of practice.</li></ul><br/><strong>Weakness:</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Fool: While some of the claims about Lyn’s intelligence are grossly exaggerated, it’s true that he can be a bit dense from time to time. His education was not as comprehensive as most prospective hunters, and it often shows.</li><li>Stubborn: Lyn can be incredibly stubborn, to his detriment, especially when he feels slighted.</li><li>Temper, Temper: Lyn has a fairly short temper and, while he does not always express his anger explosively, he has been known to get rather upset. He’s often put himself in hot water by getting mad at the wrong time or at the wrong person.</li><li>Rustic: Lyn is fairly inexperienced with the ways of the more urban world, and it is hard to miss as he 'Oh's and 'Ah's at trivial wonders. His manners could certainly use some work, to say the least.</li><li>Archaic Weapon: The age of his axe has its downsides. The transformation between its forms is more sluggish than more modern weapons, and it is far less compact.</li><li>Slow: While Lyn himself is not a particularly slothful person, having to use an old, unwieldy weapon like his axe keeps him held back. While swinging it is still hardly glacial, it is much slower than most weapons used by other hunters. Most maneuvers take a bit more time to accomplish than his peers while wielding such a behemoth of a weapon.</li></ul><br/><strong>Character Theme:</strong> <br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm2ibnzM1YI</div></div><br/><br/><strong>Color Code:</strong> Sky Blue #35BCF8<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Character Diary</div><div class="spoiler_body">Any relations you create with other characters go here. You can also keep a summary of storyline events that your character was involved in here.</div></div><br/></div></div>