Bernard (Hector) Hughes De Belgrade

"I am a dog of war... I don't deserve what I've been given in this world, but I can try to earn it."

### Minor Flaw/Flaws:

Absent Minded, Anachronism, Deep Sleeper, Nightmares, Smart Ass, Stubborn

## Description

### Armor

Some tarnished plate armor from his old crusading days that has not been polished in... well a long time.

Since working for the Elensars he wears varying types of armor. Wherever he has to guard Kyra Elensar dictates what armor he wears.

### Arms

Typically seen with his sword and shield from his crusading days. He does keep with him a few other weapons, however when in a pinch... grab something, that usually works.

### Skills

Athletics - As a young man Bernard sought out adventure and to make a name for himself. Over the years he acquired quite the phyisque and has maintained it. While old now, it seems that he is still very fit and this may be due to the ritual to make him an Angueri.

Military Tactics - Bernard had enlisted in the army as a young man. He had made a name for himself through sheer skill with violence and would be inducted into an officer program to learn tactics. These army tactics were then augmented when he was once again inducted but this time into a Templar sect.

Resilience - While it may not look it, and while he may give into many vices it cannot be understated that Bernard has an immense force of will. When set on a task he is not easily swayed from it, when attacked with mind influencing magic he is more than capable of shrugging it off. Whether drugs and alcohol help... well he'd say yes.

### Major Flaw/Flaws:

Addict - Bernard can almost always be seen ingesting some sort of alcohol or drug. His wineskin is refilled constantly and is his go to source, however he will easily accept mushrooms, dusts, spices, herbs... Anything to escape the violence in his mind.

Self-hate - Bernard has come to hate himself for what he has done and continues to do... It's odd because he loves what he does, but knows he should hate it. It's a weird flux that has started to wear on his mind.

Uncontrollable - When Bernard enters a violent rage it is very hard for him to come out of it until his enemies are dealt with.

Unskilled - Since he was a young boy he dreamed of becoming a famous knight, he never invested time into anything that was constructive.

### Minor Flaw/Flaws:

Absent Minded - Something that comes with age, as well as his habitual vice consumption.

Anachronism - What can you say, he's old. He likes things the old way.

Deep Sleeper - Ever since he started partaking in vice it's become deeper and deeper.

Nightmares - Bernard relives some of his past while awake and indulges in vice to clear his mind. This can't be said for when he dreams, and he remembers all the violence he has commited. However... this isn't always a nightmare to him.

Smart Ass - Old man's got some quick wit sometimes, and when he thinks he's got a good zinger he'll let it loose.

Stubborn - Bernard is strong willed and hates to be proven wrong or accept a different answer. The blessing of stubbornness can show when he's being helpful however, as he won't give up on his task.

## Personality

Bernard is a rough man, outwardly and internally. His looks tell a lot about him: He doesn't care about how people perceive him unless it leads to something he wants. His scars tell that he is a violent man, when they are visible to people. His stench tells you that he is a drunk, and the fact that he will keep drinking while in front of people again states he doesn't care.

Bernard is a very neutral person. He'll do what is best for him in the moment, or he'll do what he thinks is fun. However loyalty does buy those around him a good nature and protectiveness about him.

This has changed since Kyra helped him alter his celestial powers to be tied to another. He no longer has dampeners on his feelings and is getting accustomed to feeling again. He has found love because of this and will forever be greatful for that, however he still is his old, racist self. Due to finding love he does dress better and bath regularly.

### Beliefs

Money can buy you whatever you want. This most certainly can include happiness.

### Quirks

Bernard can be seen talking to himself a lot, however in his world he's talking to a rainbow dragon named Joyous.

### Relationships

Ariadne- His fiance, first and only love. He will do anything to protect her. She is the only one to see his softest side... which he didn't know he had.

Kyra Elensar - Employer, Bernard is charged to protect her. She has taken to him as a father figure, and while he doesn't understand it he tries to honor it.

Amres Elensar - Employer, Bernard respects him as a warrior, however he is a mystery to him.

Faolen - Frenemy, they have a... mutual respect for each other, however will give each other shit over most things.

Rubicon - Indifferent, doesn't know her. He will protect her as a resident under the Elensar's protection.

Ku-Aya - Indifferent, Faolen's woman. Seems a decent enough person.

Ralin - Who?

Rowan - Dislike, this is mostly due to him being a fae. Also views him as a source of problems for Kyra.

Kida - Indifferent, giant filled with... mystery. Almost broods more than he does it seems.