Name<br/>Raphael<br/><br/><strong>Age</strong><br/>40 (race lives for a long time)<br/><br/><strong>Race</strong><br/>Leonal (half-man/half-lion)<br/><br/><strong>Solid background</strong><br/>Raphael was born in a forest, where he tried to live peacably. He worships the gods of nature he was taught about when he was young and follows his teachings devotely. His parents left to travel the world when he was 20. About 15 years ago, two waring nations invaded the forest he called home. Having no means to fight the two great, opposing forces, he decidedly to leave in search of somewhere new to call home. He cares not for the battles between good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, order, vs. chaos, but he does try to help people when he can.<br/><br/><strong>Personality</strong><br/>Raphael is the quite but wise type. He will offer advice, or consoling words when he feels it is appropriate, but he is not very talkative otherwise. He is usually very calm, but has been known to have sudden burst of anger when people are in trouble. He is willing to trust anyone that has not done him any wrong.<br/><br/><strong>Special skills and powers</strong><br/>Raphael can call on the power of the nature gods. He can heal himself and others, and he can summon animals to his aid. These abilities take time and concentration though.<br/><br/><strong>Weapons if any</strong><br/>His natural claws and teeth. Also, he carries a quaterstaff he made himself.<br/><br/><strong>Ties to any other characters</strong><br/>No<br/><br/><strong>Motivations</strong><br/>Raphael wants to find a place where he can truly live in peace, or else bring peace to an area. He also wants to convince those that are willing to listen to do the same. If asked what is goal in life is, he will reply "To pretend to be one of those deaf-mutes" (ie ignore all of the worlds problems and not become involved in them).