Aethon

[JAS4Yeshua]

Aethon the Hunter

Race: Human
Sex: Male
Age: 35
Height: 6′0″ (1.83m)
Hair: Red, shoulder-length hair. Red beard with streaks of grey.
Eyes: Green

Appearance:
Aethon is of above average height and of average weight for his height. He has red hair and his beard is starting to show some streaks of grey for his age. He is often more comfortable wearing his hunting leathers and cloak, as it makes it easier for him to move freely and silently as he stalks his prey.

Personality:
Aethon is a solitary individual, preferring to live alone in the plains and woods. He’s nomadic in nature, never staying in one area for very long. He doesn’t like going to the cities, but will do so in order to trade hides, furs, and leather goods that he makes. While he doesn’t have a serious need for money, he knows that every now and then there are times he needs to acquire things that can only be purchased in cities and towns. Even in the towns, he doesn’t talk more than necessary, and when he does, he often comes across as abrasive.

Skills and Abilities:
As a hunter and tracker, Aethon has several skills that he is able to put to good use.

Archery: Aethon is a very capable archer, and uses his archery skills to hunt large and small game.

Swordsmanship: While Aethon is a better archer than he is a swordsman, he does know how to wield a sword efficiently.

Tracking: Aethon has the ability to track humanoids and animals through wilderness terrain. He often uses this to hunt his prey.

Move Silently: When wearing his hunting leathers, Aethon can move silently and remain relatively hidden in wilderness terrain. He knows exactly where to step to make the least amount of noise while stalking his prey.

Bow/Arrow Making: Not wanting to be reliant on towns for his bows and arrows, Aethon has learned to make his own bows and arrows. His arrows are often made with stone or simply sharpened wooden tips, as opposed to metal, but given the proper time and materials, he could fashion metal tips if he needed.

Leatherworking: Taking hides from animals he hunts, he can create furs and soft leathers. His leatherworking skills, though, are limited to the soft leathers, as he lacks the tools necessary to tan and harden leathers for use. He often uses this ability to barter with towns.

Animal Lore: Aethon’s knowledge of the wilderness allows him knowledge of the various animals in the wilderness. He knows what foods they like, their migration patterns, mating rituals, and so on.

Herbal Lore: Aethon knows all about various plants, berries and herbs. He knows which are poisonous, which are good to eat, and various other properties. He is able to use that knowledge to create various plant-based ointments and salves. He could, if he chose, create poisons or other harmful effects, but usually doesn’t do that.

First Aid: Aethon has basic first aid abilities, which, combined with his herbal lore, can aid in natural healing greatly.

Weapons:
Short Sword
Hunting Knife
Carving Knife (mostly for making arrows)
Long Bow, heavy pull, custom made
Quiver with a dozen stone-tipped arrows

Armor/Clothing:
Hunting Leathers
Hooded Cloak
Soft Leather Boots

Miscellaneous Equipment:
Leather pouch for money
Large leather pack with leather working tools
Leather pack for dried meats, gathered herbs and berries for food
Waterskin for water

Background:
Aethon has lived alone in the wilderness since he was fourteen. Where he came from originally is something that has long since been forgotten, and Aethon will never reveal it. As he never would stay in any one area for longer than a couple months, he never really made any lasting impressions on anyone. For twenty years, he was able to survive off the land, only going into the cities and towns long enough to sell some of his leathers and furs. With the recent drought-like conditions killing off plants and animals alike, Aethon is forced to go into the city, not to sell, but to get food and water necessary for survival.

Story Line: The Second Saga