Commodore Lawrence Thorne
Commodore Lawrence Jason Thorne
Commodore Thorne is an officer of the Imperial Legion's First River Fleet. He specializes as a pirate hunter, and has special permission to take extreme measures in the name of stopping piracy. As the great-nephew of King Richard VIII, nephew of Lawrence of Bronzehold, and son of a high lady of Lancaster, he is very rarely contradicted by his fellow officers, even those who outrank him. His personal ship is Rally, a modified sloop and the fastest ship in the Legion's river navies.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Commodore Thorne keeps himself in peak physical condition. He stands at average height and weight for a fit half-elf. Like all Thornes, he has eyes that resemble swirling malachite in color and bright red hair.
Special abilities
Lawrence is an accomplished acrobat, capable of moving, climbing, leaping, and swimming faster than most people of his general build. He is also a champion duelist confirmed to be able to fight as many as six men at once.
Apparel & Accessories
Lawrence dresses well at all times. When aboard a ship, he always wears his Imperial Navy uniform. When on leave, he always wears traditional Lancaster-style clothing in the colors of House Thorne, red and green. He is quite fond of large hats, which help to hide his pointed ears.
Specialized Equipment
As with all Imperial officers, Commodore Thorne carries a magic sword, in this case the enchanted sabre Judge, which holds the power to be called to his hand from anywhere. Lawrence goes into battle with Judge in one hand and a duelist's dagger in the other, as well as a bandolier of bombs and a crossbow. His armor is the lamellar cuirass traditional to imperial sailors, though his is painted with the rose of House Thorne on the front and back. The rest of his standard battle gear is only what the Legion allows an officer of his station, namely a grappling hook, four grenados, two healing potions, and a pair of spare combat knives.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To restore honor to the House of Thorne
Savvies & Ineptitudes
While a skilled sailor, champion combatant, and master strategist, Lawrence is nearly incapable of compromise. His single-minded devotion to his chosen cause is both a blessing and a curse, with him rapidly rising through the ranks of the Imperial navy while building a reputation as an unpleasant and bitter man.
Hygiene
Lawrence keeps himself immaculately clean at all times, going so far as to have purchased a Traveler's Friend, a magic item that can be activated to clean his clothes and perfume him instantaneously. He is especially careful to keep his teeth and fingernails filed and shining.
Social
Family Ties
It is no secret that Commodore Thorne despises his cousin and half-brother, who formed the Reaver's Republic in the first place. He maintains poor relations with his lady mother and does not speak of his Embereki father, however he does speak highly of his uncle Lawrence of Bronzehold, who he is named for. As much as he hates his family, he is not shy about using his share of family funds to keep his crew happy and ships maintained.
Religious Views
Lawrence is a devout follower of Vadaszat. He observes every holy day and tradition ascribed to the Lord of the Hunt, and often sacrifices disposable prisoners to earn his favor. This worship of Vadaszat is the only connection Thorne keeps to his Embereki heritage.
Hobbies & Pets
Lawrence keeps a trained spider monkey that is used to target enemy familiars. Many of his crew believe that the nameless monkey is the most well-treated member of his staff.
He practices dueling and climbing regularly, and happily teaches his staff and crew "proper" fighting if they seem at all interested.
Speech
Commodore Thorne speaks with a practiced High Imperial accent (having abandoned his Lancaster accent), and makes it a point to speak clearly and concisely.
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Currently Boarded Vehicle
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Bastard of Thorne, 1st Commodore of the River Fleet, Master Duelist, Demon of the Fleet
Date of Birth
20th of Vita
Year of Birth
1421 EK
24 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born the bastard son of Arya Thorne
Birthplace
Faeriedown
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Malachite
Hair
Bright red, worn in a small tail
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
5' 9"
Weight
200
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Pirates, and all who consort with such, are a scourge that must be destroyed. There shall be no exceptions."
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