Padca Heis, Scholar/Translator

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Name
Padca Heis
Age
23
Gender
Male
Species
Human
Ethnicity
Serenian
Height
5'10"
Occupation
Scholar/Translator
Residence
Moonspear, Serendipity

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Physical Description
His hair is clean cut and yellow-blond, just barely brushing his ears, and he doesn't do much so far as styling so it just lays where it falls. His eyes are a silver-blue color, and probably the most striking thing about him. His skin is light brown all over, and he has very few scars (some on his knees, one on his left elbow, and a knife wound on his lower right back). He is toned, but somewhat on the slender side, as he does not put forth a lot of time into working out. He always covers up when in public, all the way from his neck to his toes. He wears a cloak that slips over his head (sort of poncho-like) and it has belled out sleeves. Under this he wears a long sleeved shirt that has a high collar, and has gold clasps down the front. His pants are form fitting but not tight, and fall over his boots, rather than be tucked into them. He also wears a pair of gloves (no wonder he hates the heat, eh?) unless common sense dictates he must remove them. All of this is white with gold around the edges/hems, and is very finely made, a testament to his relatively high social standing.

Personality
Padca is polite, but generally cold to people when he meets them. He is not fond of handshakes or physical touch of any kind, and actively avoids it, going so far as to actually ask (or threaten) people not to do it. He is usually pretty soft spoken, though his word choice often belies his intelligence, so that it can be difficult for less intelligent people to always understand him. He will keep up the polite veneer for as long as he is able, even in the face of extreme frustration and irritation, but eventually he will prove to have a temper. Luckily his anger is a bit like a firecracker, explosive and abrupt but lasting only a brief moment.
Something of a homebody, Padca much prefers to remain indoors where he can study and read in peace. He enjoys puzzles and problem solving, making him an asset to his colleagues, even if he is not the best conversation partner. He's an insomniac as well, so he is often up at odd hours of the night, and his lack of sleep can sometimes make him more irritable than normal.
Many of his problems (read - all of them) are due to certain dark events in his past which dwell deep in his psyche. He has a fear of people and their touch, though he cannot remember the reason why, which tends to just compound his fear. Somewhere in him he does long to have normal human contact and relationships, but he can't seem to get over the terror and disgust it brings in order to reach that goal.

Magic/Abilities
Language Savvy - Padca has the uncanny ability to pick up new languages at the drop of a hat. Though speaking the languages takes much longer, he can easily learn how to read and write them in just a matter of days. This has lead to his main job as a translator of old and magical scripts.

Swordsmanship - Surprisingly enough, Padca is quite skilled with a blade, and it is probably his only real sport/exercise regiment. Like with languages, he has an active role in learning as many different styles as he can, though obviously mastering them in a practical setting takes a lot of time and dedication. If he's not working or taking a ride, he can most often be found practicing.

Horsemanship - Perhaps more of a hobby than anything, Padca is a skilled rider when he fancies taking a horse out for a gallop. He mostly does it because he enjoys the sensation of moving quickly, and thus the faster the horse, the better he likes it.

Imagination/Magic Item - Padca has in his possession a very unique comb that appears to be made out of some white material similar to polished stone or bone. It has an inscription that looks as though it was burned into it, but the inscription changes frequently and without warning, into a variety of languages. One must be able to read the inscription (not necessarily out loud) in order to activate the odd comb - once done, the comb will transform into anything one can imagine, though that mental visual must be very lush and detailed. Luckily Padca has the skill necessary in both areas to use this object effectively, though he generally keeps it's existence a secret in case others should try and take it (as they have in the past).

Relationships
Currently he tries to keep everyone at arms length, and prefers to keep all relationships professional if he must have them at all.

History
Padca grew up in a rather large orphanage, and remembers nothing of his parents. While growing up, he was regularly molested by a worker there, who often climbed into his bed at night and forced him to be silent while he was violated - this is the main reason for his insomnia, just that innate fear of sleep, on top of the nightmares. Speaking of nightmares, they tend to be the only way in which his mind can access these memories, as they have become deeply repressed in an effort to lead a more normal life once he got older. Though repressed, the ordeal has affected him even in his waking moments, such as in his loathing of being touched by others. It absolutely makes his skin crawl.
As he got older, he worked various odd jobs in an attempt to get a footing in a world without a family - luckily his ability to learn quickly helped him immensely, and eventually he found himself working for an old scholar. This in turn lead to his recommendation to a large library, and from there his intense studying simply landed him positions at bigger and more renowned schools and libraries. Now he works in the largest library Serendipity has to offer, and he is thriving in his career, if not in his social life.

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