William Batley

William Batley, also known as Bloodthorn, was a pirate and minor nobleman from the Kingdom of Eshland. Dissatisfied with the political state of his home country, he decided to commandeer a small ship and sail across the world, hoping to leave it all behind. Slowly amassing a crew of likeminded peers, they became infamous for punishing criminals among the small islands on the coast. After being thrown off-course and washing up in Veritas, William offered his help to the exiled imperial prince, Udo Teshome, in exchange for him providing supplies to his crew.
==History==
===Early Life===
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==Personality==
William was kind and righteous, unable to ignore crimes or injustices happening. This attitude directed his actions during his days as the "Bloodthorn", as he aided those in trouble and punished those who harmed them. He was also seen by some as a "gentleman thief" who acted with incredible charm and grace, even when stealing from the wicked. After returning to his home in Eshland, his demeanor cooled slightly. Though he still pursued injustices and sought to right them, he did so less frequently.
He was additionally a very jealous person. Though he was born into a privileged household, he wished to have had a simpler life, which was partly what drove him to run away from home for a time. He also compared himself to others and worked hard to "match up" to them.
==Skills and Abilities==
William held a decent amount of political power, both due to his noble heritage and from his later position as a congressman. He was capable enough to argue any topic, even serious or complicated ones, and had the charisma to garner support from many of his peers. He was also a smooth talker and could argue his way out of any bad situations.
William was a Weeder with an affinity for plant magic. He could cause seeds to grow into full-sized plants, though this used up a large amount of energy. He would occasionally cover his arm with flower seeds, using his body as a fuel source to grow them into massive vines. Due to his pact with the Demon of Envy, he had an increased healing factor and could not be killed by conventional weaponry. He could also make wishes that would exchange what he wanted for something of "equal value" and teleport to locations within eyesight.
==Character Connections==
Flint: William's first mate and close friend. Despite the stigma surrounding women in positions of power, William trusted her as a capable fighter and co-leader. After their ship crashed near the coast of Veritas, he had Flint follow him to the capital to request help.
Udo Teshome: William's ally. Partnering with him during the Ambani War of Succession, the two worked together to take out Udo's uncle (who had forcefully stolen the throne). William respected the young man's drive and determination to take back his rightful position, and the two remained good friends years after they separated.
Kirabo Teshome: William's ally. He was one of the few people who saw past Kirabo's skin condition, seeing the kind and caring person beneath. Following the succession war in 773 AM, he allowed her to join him on his trip back to Eshland, keeping in constant contact with her as she traveled across the country.
Pistis: One of William's crew members. Working as a cleaner and sail-rigger, she made sure that the sails (and the ship as a whole) remained in good condition. William had her become the temporary co-captain along with another crewmember.
Nestor: One of William's crew members. Working as the ship's map reader, he charted the crew's trips across the ocean and made sure they stayed on course. William had him become the temporary co-captain along with another crewmember.
==Trivia==
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