Armando Contenza Bilazno De Medici

## Appearance

* Pronunciation guide: arr-MAHN'-doh cohn-TEN'-zah bee-LAHZ'-noh deh meh-DEE'-chee
* Fantasy race: Human
* Pronoun: He/Him
* Age: 31
* Voice Accent: Somewhat of a Castilian Spanish accent with a pronounced lisp. Says words as follows:
	+ Both the 'Z' and the 'S' makes the 'TH' sound: "The thea-thide in Ibitha ith thpectacular!"
	+ an 'SH' makes the 'CH' sound: "You chould chare your milk chake"
	+ a 'J' makes the 'Y' sound (and vice versa): "My favorite New Jork Jankee is Derek Yeter"
	+ a 'V' makes the 'B' sound (and vice versa) (only for the first letter): "We should let the balet park the ban and then walk to the vank".
* Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
* Weight: 165 lb.
* Hair color: Deep brown (SW 3110 Classic Cherry) shoulder length hair with a respectable mustache
* Skin color: moderately tanned (SW 7719 Fresco Cream)
* Eye color: Light amber (DB 7100 Amber Hue)
* Example clothing outfit worn: Very similar to this outfit (without the gun)
* Firebreathing Kitten Tattoo location: Center of the back of the neck just under the hairline. Obscured by the shoulder-length hair.

## Personality

* Traits:
	+ Honor is everything. Disdain for those who lack it and respect for those that have it
	+ Very temperamental. Trying to master his emotions as the last avenue of self mastery
* Goal: To be known as the greatest swordfighter that ever lived without sacrificing his honor
* Flaw: I am a superstitious man and only move as the fates allow
* Biggest Fear: To be humiliated, especially in combat
* One thing they want more than anything else: I will one day find the man who killed my parents and give him what he deserves
* Pop culture influences (who are they like): Combination of Inigo Montoya (swordsmanship and Spanish heritage) and Daffy Duck (quick temper and lisp)
* Tics / Mannerisms to help DMs portray them consistently: Very hot tempered and quick to fight. Consistently brings up his sword fighting prowess and is quite cocky.

## Social Connections

* Family members:
	+ Father: Arturo Contenza Bilazno De Medici (Deceased)
	+ Mother: Maria Contenza Bilazno De Medici (Deceased)
	+ Distant cousin: Federico Contenza Bilazno De Medici
* People they know:
	+ Émile Safiosi: Mentor and cherished father figure
	+ Robin Banks: Former fellow student at Niqamui Fencing Academy
	+ Death
	+ Boatman of the Land of the Dead
	+ Arturo Contenza Bilazno De Medici
	+ Maria Contenza Bilazno De Medici
	+ Nanny Flops McGee: Owned the house with rats in You Only Live Twice
	+ FBK members (through various adventures):
		- Nulisag
		- Dr. Crud III
		- Bartholomew Xalvador
		- Maeve Dera Flame
		- Sadie Duca
* Social class: wealthy but does not use his inherited wealth. Effectively working class
* Occupation: Mercenary swordsman
* Combat class: Fighter
* Where do they sleep at night? Usually camps in a nearby forest

## Background/Personal history:

* The only child of an aristocratic government councilman and heiress to a fashion empire. Armando was mistreated by his parents at a young age when he sought to pursue honor as inspired by some of his favorite heroes. In order to escape their malice, he would practice swordplay at the Niqamui Fencing Academy from dawn until dusk so that he would not have to be subject to their irrational reactivity. His parents were highly corrupt and used all manner of intrigue and malicious tactics to enrich themselves and destroy their enemies' reputations and livelihoods. Whenever Armando got close to uncovering their rotten dealings, they would use their parental authority and controlling, narcissistic tactics to manipulate him by deflecting any blame or responsibility from themselves. As he grew older, he would hear the whispered rumors of the truth of his parents; how dishonorable they are and corrupt to the bone. At first, he challenged them to duels to protect his family's honor. Even as the victories mounted, he felt the nagging suspicion that there was truth to the stories of their corruption. At the age of 20, he left home and chose to distance himself from his parents. One week after he left for Jishoap, his parents were murdered in their beds by an unknown assassin. When news reached Armando that his parents had died, he went through a cathartic breakdown for 2 months. After regaining his senses, he vowed to pursue his goal of becoming the best swordsman in history and, adding to his goals, finding the one who murdered his parents to so he can give them what is coming to them.

## List of adventures

* You Only Live Twice: In this episode, Armando experiences death, although he cannot remember the details until Death explains them. While in the Land of the Dead, he encounters the spirits of his parents and shrinks from them as he did in the land of the living. Maeve defends his honor by punching his father and strikes a bond between her and Armando, He manages to return to the world of the living, along with Maeve and Bartholomew, and barely return to their bodies in time before they were to be disposed of.
* Gifts Of The Past: In this episode, Armando traverses a corridor to memories of the past, along with Sadie and Bartholomew. They are tasked with retrieving 6 objects from the recesses of memories. As Armando goes through his memories, he encounters his mentor, Emile, and is filled with a renewed purpose. After collecting the items, Armando is rewarded with the legendary sword Hopebringer, which was formerly wielded by legendary hero Favian Ragnor and was used in his defeating the 3rd incarnation of Thalkor the Subjugator.