Simon Tadecha

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Name: Simon Tadecha
Sex: Male
Age: Twenty-four
Race: Human
Nationality: N/A
Played by: Ian

Appearance: Simon is a shorter man than most, standing at what is often considered a ‘female’ height, one not befitting of a warrior. To make up for his lack of size he has worked very hard to improve his body, and is indeed stronger than many men twice his size! His face was considered to be handsome despite having rather plain features to him. Couple this with an overall quiet demeanor and a short stature and you have an odd looking monster hunter! Simon wore bland grey and brown clothing under his battle coat, which was a very large and thick leather garment that covered all of his upper body and ran down to just above his knees. No hat or helmet covered his head, leaving his short straw blonde hair free to be seen. He had no strong reason for not protecting his head other than feeling a little uncomfortable when he wore them.

Background: Simon did not have anything close to what one might consider an average childhood. How could he, when he was born into a family famed for its ability in hunting down and slaying monsters? From the earliest moments of his life Simon was exposed to weapons and runes, and he began to feel comfortable with them even as a small child. The ideas of death and battle were not only part of his everyday life, but they were a thing of excitement to him as a boy. It was traits like this that laid the seeds for his future profession.

The third of six children, Simon had a very warm and loving upbringing as a member of the Tadecha monster hunting clan. As a very close family that moved around a lot, it taught Simon the value of working together and trusting your comrades. Everyone in the family had a job, and they were expected to be able to do it without error. Simon’s job was to take care of the weapons and make sure they were in perfect condition in case of a conflict. This, along with the hunting itself, really pushed young Simon’s love of weapons and battle to interesting levels. While caring for the weapons of his family he began to gain a basic proficiency in most martial arms, which allows him a great deal of versatility in combat.

By the time he was a young adult Simon had become a more than competent monster slayer, and was the pride of his family. It came as no surprise to anybody when he announced he would be continuing the family trade, like his older brother and sister. What did surprise them, however, is that he planned to strike out and work by himself. Until now most of the Tadecha family had remained very close-knit. His parents grudgingly accepted this odd notion of his, however, and when he was of age he separated from his family and moved to northern Keyroleth.

Several years have passed since he began working by himself, and Simon has a lot to show for it. The locals have taken a liking to him, often celebrating when he visits their towns. Currently he focuses on hunting the monsters de deems a threat to the settlements he watches over, traveling from town to town between hunts. He currently has no solid plans for the future, but he has expressed a desire to clear out the fortress of Tamanan at some point.

Personality: Reserved. This word described Simon better than any other. It wasn’t that he was very shy or didn’t like the company of others; he was just simply quiet by nature. A far better listener than a talker, he preferred to let his company do the speaking. Simon himself has said that he believes it is best to speak when he feels he has something important to say, instead of making small talk with others. His honest and simple nature has proven to make him extremely likeable to most, and he enjoys the friendship of many small communities.

Wielded Weapons: Simon’s primary weapon is a well-crafted halberd that he wields with surprising ease. He also carries a number of side arms, such as a three large daggers and a worn gladius. From time to time he’s thought about adding a crossbow to his arsenal.

Runes: A solid set of runes are essential to any serious hunter, and Simon is no different. On his right hand he bears a magic absorb rune, to help him maintain his casting ability in dangerous situations, and on his left he wears a cherished Resurrection rune. He has also etched a Rage rune onto his halberd, to make himself more devastating in close combat.