Sigurd

'If it falls to me to be the protector of the New World, I shall gladly accept.'

## General Information

### Official Title/s

Your Character's Official Title/s (if any)

## **Background**

Like many others around him, Sigurd was born in Astera, in the New World. The child of two hunters, it was in his blood to follow their footsteps, being taught everything they knew from an early age.

## **Personality and Behaviour**

Despite his intimidating appearance, Sigurd is a gentle and honourable figure, always being the first to protect those around him.

## **Occupation**

Sigurd is Astera's most decorated Hunter, having achieved feats unheard of at such a young age since the 'Shooting Star' Hunter before him.

## **Likes and Dislikes**

What does your character like and what do they hate? Do they have a favorite food? Activity?

## **Strengths and Weaknesses**

What are your character's strengths and weaknesses? All characters must have at least one of both.

## **Ambitions**

Sigurd aspires to rise to greater and greater heights, becoming the greatest Hunter the Guild has ever seen.

## **Appearance**

Towering in stature and intimidating in build, Sigurd is naturally built to be a guardian on the front lines. His long blond hair, thick beard and blue eyes denote a Northern heritage, as do the dark symbolic patterns painted around his eyes.

His features are strong and sturdy, while aesthetically pleasing to the eye given his well-shaped face.

While he may at first glance look somewhat brutish, he is seen as particularly handsome by many of the women within Astera and is often sought out for his admiration of them.

## **Abilities**

* **Strength** - Sigurd excels in physical strength, moreso than many other Hunters, and uses this to his advantage in combat.

* **Stamina** - Sigurd is an exceptionally durable Hunter and can take more amounts of punishment than most, also being able to hold his own in a fight and pursuit for longer periods.
* **Speed** - While all Hunters must display some form of speed, it is not one of Sigurd's specialties, especially when wearing his armour.
* **Agility** - As with speed, Sigurd is not noted for his agility.
* **Reflexes** - While astute enough to react to normal events, he does not possess felyne-like reflexes as such.
* **Intelligence** - Sigurd's intelligence lies mainly within knowledge of hunting practices and applicants of combat.
* **Other** - Any other notable abilities your character may have (stealth, public speaking etc).

## **Equipment**

Befitting of his size and strength, Sigurd plays to these attributes accordingly, utilising power over speed.

### **Weapon/s**

#### **Defender Switch Axe**

Upon his completion of training with the Sword and Shield, Sigurd took up the mighty Switch Axe as his weapon of choice. A weapon renowned for its brute force, while having a lack of defensive options, Sigurd wields the weapon masterfully with little need for defense, instead opting for a full on-offensive barrage.

While the weapon alone is efficient enough for Monster-slaying tasks, the chamber of the Defender Switch Axe is fitted with a Blast Phial, allowing miniature explosions triggered by the user. Once the trigger is pulled, a mixture of liquid and gunpowder is ejected from the chamber, combining to create small 'blasts' that afflict extra damage and are especially useful for damaging a monster's limbs and whatnot for severing.

### **Armour**

Sigurd wears a full set of Bazelgeuse armour as a mark of one of his achievements, having slayed one earlier on in his career in what was a unheard of event.

The armour provides a heavy bulk of protection, fitting with Sigurd's style of offensive hunting. The armour itself is mostly comprised of a flexible steel alloy, combined with the hardened scales of the Bazelgeuse and covered with beast's various furs and feathers. While the armour is flexible enough for movement, it prioritises protection and rigidity over speed.

## **Character Stories**

A log of any stories that your character is involved in.