Brutus (FrostSpell)

== Background ==
As an IceWing-MudWing hybrid, though predominantly Icewing, Brutus was ostracized for the majority of his life. Being born wingless offered no assistance to his social status, either. He was doomed from the start. Perhaps he was born with some Mudwing fire too, however, because he did not let his body hamper him.
His early life as a dragonet was spent under much scrutiny and discrimination. Every dragon appeared to be out to get him. His tests and tasks were often intentionally difficult or impossible, requiring him to fly or swim long distances. While he succeeded at most of these tasks regardless, on his seventh hatching day, he was only to be in the sixth circle.
Fortunately, there was an opportunity. The Diamond Trial: the gift of vengeance.
It was a tale as old as time for the IceWings. Two dragonets would enter the Diamond Caves, and only one would leave.
Though the betrayal was not disclosed to Brutus, he fought anyway, and with his superior strength from a life of brutal training, he won with ease. There was no hesitation: he was going to win his place in the Ice Kingdom, whether the others liked it or not. He emerged from the crucible stronger; a member of the Second Circle.
Brutus's prowess in combat didn't go unnoticed. Deformed as he was, with vestigial bumps of whatever remained of the wings that never were and the face of a MudWing, he was strong. Almost unnaturally so. Thanks to his strength, he was placed into the army. First he commanded a small battalion, but after winning many battles and small skirmishes during the war, his skill as a military leader could no longer be ignored - at least to him.
He attempted an assassination on the IceWing General of the time with a Dragonbite Viper, a plan that was thwarted by a nosy servant. As a result, he was exiled from the Ice Kingdom. For a time, Brutus wandered, landing himself in the neighboring Sand Kingdom.
The Sand Kingdom became Brutus's home. First he made a small living as an outlaw and mercenary; then he recruited several other dragons into his band with his charisma. He soon formed his own militia, known to other criminals as the Desert Vipers. Cruel, ambitious, violent, and unforgiving, Brutus proved himself to be the ideal leader for these mercenary dragons.
== Personality ==
Brutus is as his name implies. His early years had a great role in forming his personality; establishing his life philosophy to be "survival of the fittest" as was common for IceWings. He is egotistical, narcissistic, and manipulative, though highly intelligent and charismatic, which draws other dragons to him. His arrogance allows him to elude a confident aura at all times as well as blatantly lie to the faces of others. He is not completely heartless: he does hold a few morals, namely never killing young dragonets, who he has a soft spot for. 
Though primarily seeing others as stepping stones to his goals, Brutus is capable of caring. He has a tendency to form attachments with those he favors, and does so surprisingly often, but with an emotional intelligence that is lacking, he is prone to violent outbursts that threaten or outright wreck such relationships. He is also possessive, tending to isolate those he cares for until he is the only one in their life. While well-meaning (as well-meaning as he can get, at least) in these situations and deluding himself into thinking he is protecting or guarding them, he unintentionally harms them greatly.
His loyalty is dubious at best and his emotions mark him as a ticking time bomb. Brutus is by no means a dragon his followers mess with - the best thing to do around him is kiss up when you need to and keep your distance. His "care" can be just as damaging as his violence. Enemies are not as different to his friends as they may think.
== Abilities & Attributes ==
* Holding Breath - Brutus can hold his breath as MudWings do.
* Swimming - Brutus is a skilled and powerful swimmer.
* Large Frame - Brutus is much larger than the average MudWing or IceWing. He has an advantage in physical, close-range fights in this regard. However, he cannot fit in small spaces and is easily spotted. Being bulkier also makes him less agile.
* Strength & Stamina - Brutus is much stronger than the average dragon. He can overpower most others in close combat, and has high stamina.
* Combat Knowledge - Brutus has a lot of experience in combat; he is not defeated easily.
* Weapons Training - Brutus is trained in the use of a variety of weapons. These are:
** Melee weapons (spears, knives, swords, shields)
** Ranged weapons (Slingshots, blowdarts, bolas)
* Note: Brutus lacks both fire and frost breath. He does not have either in any capacity. He is completely breathless.
== Reference & Gallery ==
File:Brutus.png|Drawn & Designed by FrostSpell (myself)
File:Brutusheadshot123023.png|Drawn by FrostSpell (myself)
Category:IceWings
Category:MudWings
Category:Hybrids
Category:Males
Category:Work in Progress
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Category:Occupation (Soldier)
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