Franklin

Franklin, also known as The Phantom of Death, was a mercenary operating for the black market in Eshland. A former royal soldier, he was forced out after raping a female prisoner-of-war. He then turned to a life of crime, using his skills to kill people for a price. Shortly before the Solemn Revolt, he was paid a hefty sum by a man named James Merrefield and ordered to fight alongside the revolutionaries. Doing so, he eventually came face-to-face with the royal captain, Drake Bronwen, and fought him, though ultimately being killed by him.
==History==
===Early Life===
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==Personality==
Franklin was bitter at the world, feeling betrayed by everyone he thought he knew. Due to this, he developed an intense dislike for emotional people, thinking they could not be trusted. Additionally, after being exiled from the military, he embraced the "evil" that others saw in him and began a life of crime and death. Willing to do anything for money, his ruthlessness earned him infamy as the dreaded "Phantom of Death".
==Skills and Abilities==
Due to his military training, Franklin was a capable fighter who always searched for ways to improve his skills. With a speed and agility that befit his role as a mercenary, he efficiently carried out his attacks without hesitation. However, he could be too cocky at times, seeing himself as more capable than anyone else, which later became his downfall.
Franklin was a Forger with an affinity for metal magic. He could manipulate sources of metal, moving them as he saw fit. He commonly utilized this ability during combat, using it to push or pull on his enemy's weapons and armor.
==Character Connections==
James Merrefield: Franklin's hired boss. Sympathizing with the man's desire to get revenge, he agreed to join the revolutionaries he led during the Solemn Revolt. Despite ending up dead because of it, Franklin was still satisfied at having aided James in striking back against the royals.
Drake Bronwen: Franklin's opponent and killer. Facing off against him in the heart of the royal castle, he was impressed by Drake's dedication to protecting his queen, comparing it to his own loyalty to the one paying him. Though they may have been enemies, they still respected each others' fighting spirit.
==Trivia==
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Category:Forgers
Category:Melders
Category:Eshland
Category:Sleeping Kingdom
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