Characterization Cheat Sheet: Camris Alexander de Riva(Syrantus)
*Information subject to change as the character is further fleshed out
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Full Name: Camris Alexander de Riva(Syrantus)
Nicknames: Cam, 'Rook'(Varric & the rest of the group), Tesoro Mio(Canon Lucanis), Anjo(Teia), Idiot mosca cojonera(Viago)
Age: 25(almost) - 9:27 Dragon, 31st of Harvestmere
Lineage: Human - Tevinter, born in Vyrantium
Gender: Honk
Pronouns: They/He Them/Him
Height: 190.50 cm(6'3")
Weight: 15-16 stone(210‐224lbs)
Class: Mage - Spellblade/Altus Somniari
Nationality: Antivan
Faction: Antivan Crows(9:36 Dragon)
Personality: Sarcastic, Playful, Easy Going, Impulsive, and when it comes to work- Vicious
Appearance:
Eyes: Honey Brown
Hair: Black, long and usually kept pulled up away from his face.
Scent: Smells like Citrus due to the soaps/lotions/serums he uses. If someone has a Spirit/Demon attached to them that scents people
Happy: Oak and Cinnamon
Sad: Rain and Ash
Angry: Copper and Bitter Almond
Love: Spiced Honey and Clover
Scars: Burn scars on the right side of his face and on his neck. A multitude of long slice-like scars all over his body. (Camris is insecure when it comes to the scaring on his face, though he does his best to act otherwise)
Tattoos: Small snake on his forehead. Antivan tattoo's on his chest, right arm and the back of his ankle.
Skills:
Cooking, Research, Stabbing things in the face with magic, ending up in bad relationships, combat, non-emergency stitching and first aid. Annoying Viago, Anatomy/Alchemy(work purposes). Dream Hopping(Somniari), a pinch of blood magic(contract purposes only), singing, piano.
Languages:
Antivan(fluent), Trade/Common, Tevene, Qunlat(fluent), Elvish(can get by)
Body/Physically:
General Behavior:
Always watching, always listening. Relaxed stance even when stressed.
Flirting:
Tends to lean on things(walls/chairs/etc), Will try to be around more often, random glances, blushing, occasional foot scuffing if nervous and standing.
With Established Romantic Partner:
Running fingers through their partner's hair/having the same done to them. Hugs from behind(receiving and giving), hand holding, forehead kisses. Ear nibbles, random kisses, neck/shoulder bites. Will happily let their partner play backpack or pick them up and carry them both playfully and seriously. Cuddling/snuggling, Light lingering touches. Palm tracing, neck/wrist/palm kisses, shoulder massages.
With Friends:
Expressive/jovial, talks with their hands. Shoulder squeezes, back pats, hair ruffling if allowed. Platonic snuggles/naps(comfort seeking).
In Combat:
Highly focused, very situationally aware. Always moving, twisting, sliding, turning and rolling(gotta put those dance lessons to good use). Happily levitates and slams enemies, prefers his dagger/orb. Max number of healing tonics possible on him. Always tries to watch out for his teammates and does his best to keep them safe. Occasionally tunnel visions and pushes himself too far without realising it.
Dialogue/Speaking:
Voice:
Masculine one low, but with a deep Antivan accent.
General:
The way he speaks fluctuates depending on what he's doing. Similar to Viago when working. His default outside of work is a little bit smartass, and a little flirty(even with enemies).
With Friends:
His tone is relaxed and jovial. More informal speech.
With Romantic Interests:
Same as with friends, but his tone is lower, with compliments coming more often. Almost purrs when talking to them. If the interest is returned, more intimate whispers and endearments. Any sign of disinterest and he backs off/moves on.
Anger:
Sharp words, snarky/cutting expressions. He will snap, regularly snorts.
Cursing:
Does so regularly, but it's an odd mix of actual cursing and just random words thrown in.
Combat:
When necessary- signals/calls out warnings and directions regularly in order to better coordinate with his teammate(s). Talks to himself, will also taunt/goad/tease anyone that he fights.