Apos Xiangu
Character
NAME: Apos(Supposedly)
FACTION: Lords of the Fringe
RANK: Knight
Master(s): Matsu Xiangu
SPECIES: Atrisian
AGE: 27
GENDER: Male
HEIGHT: 5'9
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Dark
SKIN: Tan
FORCE SENSITIVE: Yes
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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES:
+ Walking Weapon- Apos is nothing short of a sentient weapon, as his training extends from firearm training to dagger, sword, sniper, and even wrestling. Apos furthered his technical prowess by studying the anatomy of several(common) species, learning not only pressure points but organ locations. Being a survivor and loner, Apos knows how to construct daggers and shivs from his environment and can expertly wield them as well as other makeshift weapons and tools.
+ Intelligence- Despite his harsh upbringing and violent attitude, Apos has a certain knack for deductive reasoning, as well as being an astute judge of character, especially in the dark side of the morality spectrum. He's also incredibly patient, observant, and displays excellent problem solving skills.
+ Proficient in the arts of Stealth- Per his lifestyle, Apos has spent many nights under the shadows of building corners, in the homes of those that weren't his, and has even infiltrated ships without the passengers knowing.
- Sympathy for Children- This can be used against Apos to lure him into traps or force him to do something against his will(don't push it though). He generally refuses to kill innocent bystanders and children. Depending on the situation, Apos' state of mind and whether or not he needs something from someone has bad enough, he won't kill innocents. His murders come in a variety of flavors, but most are birthed in extreme/life-threatening situations or anything which threatens his freedom or goes against his ability to maintain his selfishness-
- Selfishness- Apos will ensure his own safety over everyone in any situation one could create. His health is his main priority, along with his freedom and his will to be individualistic and move without chain-like restrictions on his day-to-day life. In short; Apos would let his childhood friend drown if it meant his raft wouldn't sink.
- Deathstick Addiction- A habit that chokes his force sensitivity and ironically, his health. Apos smokes them where he can whether he's in a ship, building, wherever.
- Protection- Generally refuses to wear heavy armor, leaving him vulnerable to slashing and blunt trauma, as well as ranged weaponry.
- Apos can be very blunt- Conversing with him can sometimes be difficult as he freely expresses his opinions around others, regardless of their social or militaristic ranks.
Ship:
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Appearance:
Character Concept:
Apos would under normal circumstances be labeled a psychopath. For all the ruckus and murders he's committed simply trying to survive in this galaxy he has never shown any remorse for the those he's cut down nor does he show much empathy for those around him. However, Apos may more accurately be called an animal as his murders originate moreso from his ruthless will to survive rather than for the sake of pointless killing.
Despite this however, Apos' personality most reflects a true survivor. He will do whatever he must to survive and will kill anyone who tries to end him or his freedom. At the same time, he is not without some form of morality. He is not one to kill those he does not view as a threat to himself. Likewise, if someone gets close enough to him they become part of the "Kill All Who Threaten" mindset, willing to defend them.
Biography:
--Holorecording switches On--
Apos' beginnings start on a planet in the unknown regions known as Kabal. This particular planet was unique in that it had no inhabiting sun, which resulted in a frozen surface yet the underground ecosystem and map-out of the planet was absolutely amazing. Intricate temples, caverns, and even entire cities lay under Kabal's surface allowing life to exist because of the emanating heat from the planet's core which has a temperature that has seemingly never altered since it's existence, boasting a temperature perfect for the inhabitant's living conditions. This anomaly can only be attributed to the mercy of the Force.
Despite the existence of life under the surface, reality can only allow them to be so advanced. Kabal's inhabitants were stubborn, primitive, and attributed their existence to a Goddess whom they refer to as Sappia the War Goddess. Shamans, ritualistic warriors, and witches made up a large percentage of the people and when Apos was born he was destined to become a warrior.
Apos' mother died when she gave birth to the young Atrisian and Apos' father was tasked with raising the child himself, which was uncustomary for men of Kabal. As Apos grew older so did his affinity for small weapons. Under the tutelage of his father, Apos' melee prowess became quite impressive throughout the years and his drive was strong enough to learn without complaint. Apos' father knew that the young boy wouldn't want to live on Kabal and decided he would at least teach his son to defend himself, even if his childhood would be dedicated to such a goal. When Apos turned 16, he decided to leave the planet, and once he conciliated this with his father, Apos was gifted with a pair of daggers and a transport to leave Kabal. He found a way to make a living on a neighboring planet as a bounty hunter alongside men that promised Apos a place to stay aboard their ship in return for his training in melee combat. Apos would eventually learn firearm training from them in return, and combined with becoming street savvy whilst traveling with the pirate crew he became the leader of the band by the age of 22.
Over time, Apos became ruthless in his search for bounties and over time lost weakened the bonds he'd created with his ship-mates, treating them more like business partners than family, something the veteran pirate crew didn't appreciate. In a crew where bonds were just as important as cash, the group conspired ditching Apos when the opportunity presented itself. Because Apos had become so gifted in combat, and failed to trust anyone on board despite the amount of time they'd all been together, it was difficult to find the opportunity to oust him. The moment presented itself when they traveled to the known galaxy in search of higher paying bounties. Following a deal with a Hutt from Nar Shadaa, Apos and his crew traveled to Dagobah, a swampy planet filled with dangerous creatures, supposedly where the man they were tracking was last located.
Once the team touched down, Apos was the first to step off the ship, whereas his crew followed him into the swampy dangers of the planet. After weeks on the planet, Apos' crew decided to follow through with their plan during a skirmish with a huge, mutated worm. Apos got split from the group and once he realized it, they turned and ran back to the ship.
Allowing the betrayal of his team to fuel his movements, he worked his swords into a furious frenzy of slicing agony as he and the creature fought for several minutes until the Worm bled to death and gently stretched out before Apos whom was on his knees expecting his death to be delivered moments before.
Shaking, with wounds covering the entirety of his body he pulled himself across the muddy terrain as he found shelter under an umbrella of large leaves. Expecting to die in his sleep, he closed his eyes and replayed the betrayal of his team in his mind until he drifted into unconsciousness.
--Holorecording Fades......Finding Current Chapter.......--
Apos has found himself wandering the lot of the galaxy and unknown regions alone. His survival skills since then have developed and have allowed him to live in multiple different climates whilst searching for the next pay day. Apos while working under the radar of the law, has bounties on his own head to which he has to defended himself almost on a daily basis. Because of these circumstances Apos has to both work under the radar of the law, but also under the radar of other mercenaries. Apos' former team succeeded in keeping him out of their lives by framing him with various murders around the galaxy during his disappearance. Oddly enough however, the majority of his murders hadn't started to generate until his framing occurred.