[Bio] Luka V. Tepes

Luka wrote:

Luka V. Tepes

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Basic Character Information

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First Name: Luka
Middle Name: V.
Last Name: Tepes
Epithet: Stray Dog| 野良犬 (Norainu)
Birthdate: December 31, 1808
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Faction: Bounty Hunter

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Professions

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Singer
Luka is a classically trained vocalist, and spent nearly his entire youth singing. In addition he is familiar with a variety of stringed instruments including the piano and violin. He has not sung since the death of his mother, and does not have enough money to keep a stringed instrument. He is resultingly just a bit rusty in his musical practice.

Freelancer
The Stray is a jack of all trades and a master of none. He performs odd jobs wherever possible to make an extra buck and pay off the heap of debt his father saddled him with.  Typical odd jobs include dishwashing, deliveries, janitorial services, and basic security work.

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Physical Appearance

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Height:  6'0/ 183 cm
Weight: 144 lbs/ 65 kg

Hair Style: Straight medium length hair worn back in a loose hold on the left side. His bangs are kept wild and waterfall over his right eye. Luka’s hair is naturally fine and silky and requires little maintenance to keep in good condition.

In the mornings and on rainy days his hair falls entirely over his face, causing the guy to appear sleepy and disheveled; he finds it embarrassing for others to see him like this.  
Hair Color:Luminous Raven
Eye Color: Seafoam Turquoise
Scars: Pierced ears and “chest”, Numerous bite scars left by other strays, smaller scars from frequent street fights litter his body. Luka’s face remains curiously unmarred, and heals from injury with unnatural speed. To pay a month’s bills and continue paying off his father’s debts, at one point Luka was forced to sell…  

CW:

Clothing and Accessories: Luka dresses entirely in black, as though attending his own funeral. His exact dress varies from day to day, but is constituted almost entirely by form-fitting or undersized garments that he’s managed to salvage and mend. His nicest articles of clothing are a knee-length cashmere overcoat and a sturdy pair of steel-toed combat boots.

He has also built up a small collection of discarded jewelry that he uses to accent his daily wear, preferring ear cuffs, or simple earrings bearing geometric designs and gothic symbolism. Luka wears a sterling silver pendant left to him by his late mother, the remainder of his jewelry is made from more inexpensive materials as he sells anything he finds that is of real value.

The stray often wears gloves or rings upon his hands, as he finds them both fashionable and helpful for fist-fighting; many of Luka’s rings are spiky statement pieces that can be used as impromptu brass-knuckles.

Description: Luka has a broad yet lithe frame honed through street brawling and urban chases. He is skinny for his build due to undernourishment, but has well-toned musculature and a firm chest. His body is frequently covered in scars, but strangely the exact position of these markings seems to vary from week to week. Luka has bite scars from wild/stray dogs on his legs, hips, and left flank, each a bitter reminder of his meek and uncertain place in the world.

His face is slim, pale, and angular with the exception of his full lips, which carry just a bit of color in them. His expression rarely changes from its typical state of melancholy neutrality, only his most intense feelings are able to make guest appearances upon his face.

His bluish-green eyes hide their oceanic brilliance behind anything they can, fallen bangs, long eyelashes, and sullen expressions alike; to be seen as something beautiful would be too good for the Stray Dog.

His scent is surprisingly inoffensive considering his living conditions, though he  does smell vaguely of second-hand smoke and factory fumes the young man has good hygiene; one of the sparse amenities he (sometimes) affords himself is a local soap infused with lily of the valley and dandelion.

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Main Traits

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Rough Around the Edges
As a byproduct of living an uncertain life Luka has placed walls up to protect himself; he is stoic, slow to trust, stubborn, and can come off as uncaring. In addition, though he was raised in an upper-class environment, he is now accustomed to living as a poor man; he has a number of habits those of higher social status may consider peculiar or uncouth.

Heart of Silver
Beneath the surface the cold-seeming punk has a number of redeeming qualities; he is loyal, kind, and empathetic to those he trusts as well as people he believes to be decent. Luka is sympathetic to most living things that are not actively attacking him, he’d even split his food with a loathsome canine if it asked nicely enough.

Masochistic
When one has known suffering all their life they have two options: run from it, or embrace it. Luka embraces pain like an old friend, using it to drive himself forwards and savoring its kiss as proof that he is still alive.

Unpredictable
When an animal is backed into a corner it is capable of just about anything. Luka lives his life backed into such corners, and is thus full of all sorts of surprises. He is excellent at improvising plans on the fly, and often has secret contingencies. Luka tries to do nice things spontaneously for those he cares for.

World-worn
The Stray Dog is wearing down under the pressure of his destitute day to day life. He is accustomed to being treated poorly, he’s drowning in a mountain of debt, and the closest thing he has to a friend is an old man who runs a cheap noodle shop; a grumpy old geezer that treats him like a surrogate son.

Likes: Living on the edge, Warm food, Soft things, Dancing, Innocent people
Dislikes: Debt, Dogs, Hospitals, Criminals, Most men
Unique Laughs: “...Hmm!” (Typical response to amusement), “Gurara-naru-naru!” (Unstable barking laughter), “Koi-shī!” (Off guard and cute laugh).

Hometown: Spider Miles

Personality:  Cold and distant, like an abandoned home sunken beneath winter snow, this is the nature of the Tepes boy’s heart; but still, something stirs within: a quiet young man who, in spite of losing everything he once held dear, still yearns for a better life.

Luka is reserved and unemotional in his demeanor, in the city streets of Spider Miles showing vulnerability is as good as accepting one’s role as prey. Still, beneath this hardened exterior lies a kind and compassionate person who has been exhausted by the cruelty of his surroundings, but who is not willing to give in to hopelessness.

In combat Luka fights with a serious and ruthless demeanor. Typically he is not outright cruel, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to save himself or an innocent. If he is pushed beyond his limits his demeanor will begin to slip, giving way to sheer, desperate, unrelenting ferocity. This is rarely a problem, as Luka is usually able to handle himself and often has plans for when things start to go wrong.

The son of Tepes does not enjoy killing nearly so much as his ancestors. Luka is apprehensive to kill people at all, and if he deems it a necessary evil, attempts to make the ordeal as painless as possible. He believes those who disregard human life to be scum that have forsaken their humanity.

It is rare for Luka to cry in front of others unless as a physiological response to pain; more typically the Stray Dog sheds tears in moments of isolation such as when he faces himself in his apartment’s broken mirror, when he suffers the frigid embrace of his morning shower, and when he cries himself to sleep at night. Occasionally he will shed tears on behalf of innocents in danger, or even more infrequently: for the sake of somebody he has truly come to care for.

The Stray Dog has a soft, clear, and deep voice that varies little in tone or excitement. He is soft-spoken outside of stressful situations, often seeming as though he is speaking at a loud whisper. Luka is, in truth, still capable of singing at nearly any register and can project his voice as a trained singer.

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The Past

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History:

Luka wrote:

Luka V. Tepes

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Basic Character Information

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First Name: Luka
Middle Name: V.
Last Name: Tepes
Epithet: Stray Dog| 野良犬 (Norainu)
Birthdate: December 31, 1807
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Faction: Bounty Hunter

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Professions

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Singer
Luka is a classically trained vocalist, and spent nearly his entire youth singing. In addition he is familiar with a variety of stringed instruments including the piano and violin. He has not sung since the death of his mother, and does not have enough money to keep a stringed instrument. He is resultingly just a bit rusty in his musical practice.

Freelancer
The Stray is a jack of all trades and a master of none. He performs odd jobs wherever possible to make an extra buck and pay off the heap of debt his father saddled him with.  Typical odd jobs include dishwashing, deliveries, janitorial services, and basic security work.

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Physical Appearance

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Height:  6'0/ 183 cm
Weight: 144 lbs/ 65 kg

Hair Style: Straight medium length hair worn back in a loose hold on the left side. His bangs are kept wild and waterfall over his right eye. Luka’s hair is naturally fine and silky and requires little maintenance to keep in good condition.

In the mornings and on rainy days his hair falls entirely over his face, causing the guy to appear sleepy and disheveled; he finds it embarrassing for others to see him like this.  
Hair Color:Luminous Raven
Eye Color: Seafoam Turquoise
Scars: Pierced ears and “chest”, Numerous bite scars left by other strays, smaller scars from frequent street fights litter his body. Luka’s face remains curiously unmarred, and heals from injury with unnatural speed. To pay a month’s bills and continue paying off his father’s debts, at one point Luka was forced to sell…  

CW:

Clothing and Accessories: Luka dresses entirely in black, as though attending his own funeral. His exact dress varies from day to day, but is constituted almost entirely by form-fitting or undersized garments that he’s managed to salvage and mend. His nicest articles of clothing are a knee-length cashmere overcoat and a sturdy pair of steel-toed combat boots.

He has also built up a small collection of discarded jewelry that he uses to accent his daily wear, preferring ear cuffs, or simple earrings bearing geometric designs and gothic symbolism. Luka wears a sterling silver pendant left to him by his late mother, the remainder of his jewelry is made from more inexpensive materials as he sells anything he finds that is of real value.

The stray often wears gloves or rings upon his hands, as he finds them both fashionable and helpful for fist-fighting; many of Luka’s rings are spiky statement pieces that can be used as impromptu brass-knuckles.

Description: Luka has a broad yet lithe frame honed through street brawling and urban chases. He is skinny for his build due to undernourishment, but has well-toned musculature and a firm chest. His body is frequently covered in scars, but strangely the exact position of these markings seems to vary from week to week. Luka has bite scars from wild/stray dogs on his legs, hips, and left flank, each a bitter reminder of his meek and uncertain place in the world.

His face is slim, pale, and angular with the exception of his full lips, which carry just a bit of color in them. His expression rarely changes from its typical state of melancholy neutrality, only his most intense feelings are able to make guest appearances upon his face.

His bluish-green eyes hide their oceanic brilliance behind anything they can, fallen bangs, long eyelashes, and sullen expressions alike; to be seen as something beautiful would be too good for the Stray Dog.

His scent is surprisingly inoffensive considering his living conditions, though he  does smell vaguely of second-hand smoke and factory fumes the young man has good hygiene; one of the sparse amenities he (sometimes) affords himself is a local soap infused with lily of the valley and dandelion.

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Main Traits

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Rough Around the Edges
As a byproduct of living an uncertain life Luka has placed walls up to protect himself; he is stoic, slow to trust, stubborn, and can come off as uncaring. In addition, though he was raised in an upper-class environment, he is now accustomed to living as a poor man; he has a number of habits those of higher social status may consider peculiar or uncouth.

Heart of Silver
Beneath the surface the cold-seeming punk has a number of redeeming qualities; he is loyal, kind, and empathetic to those he trusts as well as people he believes to be decent. Luka is sympathetic to most living things that are not actively attacking him, he’d even split his food with a loathsome canine if it asked nicely enough.

Masochistic
When one has known suffering all their life they have two options: run from it, or embrace it. Luka embraces pain like an old friend, using it to drive himself forwards and savoring its kiss as proof that he is still alive.

Unpredictable
When an animal is backed into a corner it is capable of just about anything. Luka lives his life backed into such corners, and is thus full of all sorts of surprises. He is excellent at improvising plans on the fly, and often has secret contingencies. Luka tries to do nice things spontaneously for those he cares for.

World-worn
The Stray Dog is wearing down under the pressure of his destitute day to day life. He is accustomed to being treated poorly, he’s drowning in a mountain of debt, and the closest thing he has to a friend is an old man who runs a cheap noodle shop; a grumpy old geezer that treats him like a surrogate son.

Likes: Living on the edge, Warm food, Soft things, Dancing, Innocent people
Dislikes: Debt, Dogs, Hospitals, Criminals, Most men
Unique Laughs: “...Hmm!” (Typical response to amusement), “Gurara-naru-naru!” (Unstable barking laughter), “Koi-shī!” (Off guard and cute laugh).

Hometown: Spider Miles

Personality:  Cold and distant, like an abandoned home sunken beneath winter snow, this is the nature of the Tepes boy’s heart; but still, something stirs within: a quiet young man who, in spite of losing everything he once held dear, still yearns for a better life.

Luka is reserved and unemotional in his demeanor, in the city streets of Spider Miles showing vulnerability is as good as accepting one’s role as prey. Still, beneath this hardened exterior lies a kind and compassionate person who has been exhausted by the cruelty of his surroundings, but who is not willing to give in to hopelessness.

In combat Luka fights with a serious and ruthless demeanor. Typically he is not outright cruel, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to save himself or an innocent. If he is pushed beyond his limits his demeanor will begin to slip, giving way to sheer, desperate, unrelenting ferocity. This is rarely a problem, as Luka is usually able to handle himself and often has plans for when things start to go wrong.

The son of Tepes does not enjoy killing nearly so much as his ancestors. Luka is apprehensive to kill people at all, and if he deems it a necessary evil, attempts to make the ordeal as painless as possible. He believes those who disregard human life to be scum that have forsaken their humanity.

It is rare for Luka to cry in front of others unless as a physiological response to pain; more typically the Stray Dog sheds tears in moments of isolation such as when he faces himself in his apartment’s broken mirror, when he suffers the frigid embrace of his morning shower, and when he cries himself to sleep at night. Occasionally he will shed tears on behalf of innocents in danger, or even more infrequently: for the sake of somebody he has truly come to care for.

The Stray Dog has a soft, clear, and deep voice that varies little in tone or excitement. He is soft-spoken outside of stressful situations, often seeming as though he is speaking at a loud whisper. Luka is, in truth, still capable of singing at nearly any register and can project his voice as a trained singer.

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The Past

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History: