Alfranz François

"Only the victors get to capture history. That's why I prefer to be on the winning side."

## Backstory

An avid painter, Alfranz François was known for his fine arts and philosophy back in the city of Edme of Galt. Dabbling in the arcane arts, Alfranz was quite famous for designing paintings that were meant to have spells cast upon them for specific effects. Having established a wide clientele, the catfolk felt at ease in his high tower home. However, just as his life had begun to become so simple, everything changed. A rogue mage swept fire and chaos through the streets of Edme, burning everything and everyone it could. Alfranz awoke to the smell of burning canvas and ink, and were it not for the screams of the panicked, he surely would have burnt up into cinders. Having barely escaped his tower with only a few of the possessions he cherished, he wished nothing more than to go far, far away from Galt, to escape the oncoming revolution by fire...

## Story So Far

Having just arrived to the city, Alfranz has found himself a room to rent under the kind Ms. Agatha. He has secured a small reputation as an artist with the help of current clients Dala and Jason, both of which agreed (or wished to) be painted by Alfranz himself. The catfolk also participated in an arena battle against giant lizards in order to spread his name that much farther.

## Appearance

For all intents and purposes, Alfranz at his base appears to be a humanoid version of a common housecat. He does not stand very tall, nor does he weigh very much, but it is what he adorns himself with that stands out in particular. His trench coat is made of seemingly expensive materials, although it is singed slightly at the tailcoats. Underneath lies a silken-red garment and practical, blue wool pants. He is never seen without his top hat, but it is rare to witness him without some kind of pigment or ink staining his fur, but his clothing always seems to stay pristine. He is never without his favorite paintbrush, which is strapped to his belt, and he has been seen as capable of making it enlarge to that of a staff.

## Personality Traits

Alfranz by default is a rather charming intellectual. Always attempting to appear as dapper as one can be, he can be defined as quirky by most. Indeed, his rather upbeat personality can be infectious and his wordplay can convince all but the most adamant. He seems rather attached to the past, and also (reasonably) afraid of fire. Despite his losses, he still clings to his profession as an artist, but also dabbles in philosophy, wizardry, and the arts of diplomacy. It can be presumed that such things are done in an effort to maintain his status quo, as it was sudden change that ruined his previous life; his sentimentality may stretch even as far as unwilling to change professions despite whether or not it would actually be profitable.

## Friends / Enemies

Friends

Alfranz has made friends with another Catfolk by the name of Dala, and a third of the name Jason. While Dala seems to be slowly transforming herself into a machine, she wishes to remember her old self, and so requested a painting by Alfranz. Jason was the first Alfranz met upon the docks, and encouraged Alfranz (unintentionally) to revive his craft. Jason's "personification of strength," as Alfranz had put it, made him eager to begin painting once again. Jason is also the one who introduced Alfranz to Agatha, who offered him a place to rent.

Enemies

None yet.