MONTU SAND-WARRIOR
Desert ScholarsSand Mage and Mercenary
"Sand is my weapon. I shape it, and it shapes my enemies' graves.""
Identity
- Residence
- Wandering the desert
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and battle-hardened with scars from countless fights. His skin is darkened from sun exposure. • Clothing: Light armor that allows sand manipulation, weapons incorporated into his combat style, and a cloak for sandstorms. • Distinguishing Marks: Sand constantly shifts around him in combat; his eyes glow when using magic.
Relationships
- Family - None; considers his mercenary company his family
- Allies - Fellow mercenaries who fight beside him, clients who hire his services
- Rivals - Competing mercenaries, former employers who betrayed him
Personality
- Traits: Pragmatic and battle-hardened, genuinely loves combat, surprisingly honorable about contracts, fiercely protective of his comrades
- Mannerisms: Shapes sand unconsciously; scans for threats constantly; speaks of combat as if it's art
- Voice: Rough and commanding, becoming warmer with trusted allies
Backstory
Montu was a soldier who discovered his sand magic during a battle. He has spent fifteen years as a mercenary, fighting for whoever pays. His sand combat techniques are legendary.
Daily Life
Spends days traveling between jobs, nights fighting for pay. He rarely stays in one place for long.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has learned of his deadly technique and is trying to force him to teach it.
- 2 His mercenary company has been hired for a job he considers immoral, and he needs help refusing.