Dirk Bancroft
Dirk Jorn O'Banner (a.k.a. Rogue Crusader)
Dirk Bancroft, born Dirk Jorn O’Banner, is one of many adventurers of The Great Continent. He is known mostly for once wearing his cursed, vacuous helmet, and for his high moral standards.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Sun.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Very fit and tough, though not extremely strong or quick.
Body Features
Naturally quite pale with tan from constant travel.
Facial Features
Angled features with tired eyes.
Identifying Characteristics
His shock of bright, red hair. Dirk commonly dresses in green. He is also usually somewhat dirty, due to near-constant travel and conflict.
Physical quirks
Left handed.
Special abilities
Being around Dirk bolsters allies with increased morale and a defensive ability. He often tries to encourage survival and defense over blatant damage dealing. He can communicate with the denizens and spirits of the forest, especially now that he is free from his helmet- which disconnected him from his heretical connection with nature.
Apparel & Accessories
Usual style is a green tunic with brown breeches. A honey-colored amulet hangs from his neck. Dirk tries to dress for mobility and for adaptability, instead of for style.
Specialized Equipment
Very adaptive. Sometimes uses an average arming sword, most often has a buckler or other small metal shield. Uses environment to his advantage and tries to out-think his opponents. Dirk has a deep well of anger which he conceals and buries within himself, this can on rare occasion burst forth, giving him a huge battle advantage. This however is something which Dirk avoids, because he deems control more important than even winning a fight.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Dirk was sold as a boy to a sect of warrior monks devoted to ridding the world of magic. Thought to be a more stable lifestyle (as he was intended to be naught but a servant) his parents held no qualms in selling him. When he was sold the monks changed his name from O’Banner to Bancroft, as it was more acceptable among the populace of the inner kingdoms. O’Banner was a name for tribal highlanders.
As he grew he learned of high society, and the many complications of both politics and lording. At the age of sixteen he was inlisted as a foot soldier, to fight side by side with Paladins and Battle Clerics against the scourge of magical beasts and their masters. Dirk learned quickly how to kill, and learned to defend himself even quicker. He learned immediately that he abhorred violence of all means, so when he was sent to the frontlines he focused primarily on raising his shield for his allies rather than his sword for his enemies.
Dirk travelled far and wide with the band of Paladins and monks. While briefly in Ellij he came across a Solar Artificer, one who worked on enchanting items with the powers of the sun itself. Here he picked up a honey-colored quartz stone from the corpse of the Artificer. The amulet has been with him since, and is able to heal minor wounds, often keeps Dirk from freezing nights, and is able to ward off even the darkest shadows.
Gender Identity
Male.
Education
Taught as a servant to nobility and knights. Able to read and write.
Employment
Mercenary.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Has saved multiple lives and is consistently charitable towards the down trodden.
Failures & Embarrassments
Has also failed to save multiple lives. In bouts of tremendous anger has broken personal vows and oaths.
Mental Trauma
Though Dirk is no longer at constant risk of mental breakdown due to his cursed helmet, which had sapped his mental/emotional capacities, he still has repercussions from his experience. Dirk has also been seen to experience horrible bouts of depression which renders his leadership skills useless. He now struggles with splitting thoughts, or simply put, thinking in nothing but extremes regarding self and situation. Once a rogue crusader, always a rogue crusader.
Intellectual Characteristics
Dirk is well spoken, and has intense critical thinking capabilities. He is adept at adapting to quick-paced situations.
Morality & Philosophy
Strong moral compass. Always trying to better most situations, but somewhat willing to accept loss as both inevitable and unavoidable.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Desires to destroy the source of all suffering. The fabled "Stone of Suffering" said to be lost somewhere under the earth. Dirk is not sure if it even exists, but has it ringing in his thoughts most of the time. He always strives to wipe all evil forces from wherever he is, though, much to his dismay, there is much philosophy behind what is truly good and evil. Dirk struggles to expand his mind and wisdom over his physical prowess, in order to better understand how to truly heal the world's deep wounds.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Though Dirk is a great reader, he finds writing quite difficult.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: books, virtuous acts, solitude.
Virtues & Personality perks
His hereditary line makes him feel not just comfortable with nature, but feels like it is his true home. His presence often brings with it some verdant growth and dirt which may spread life.
Vices & Personality flaws
Drinker.
Personality Quirks
Though he is agile and a competent warrior, Dirk will often trip on his own feet or smack into furniture when in a relaxed environment as if he never really learned how broad his shoulders are or the reach of his elbows. He will often sit and sleep on the floor even when a chair or bed is available, more out of habit rather than conscious decision.
Hygiene
Though he tries to bathe frequently, his lifestyle lends towards a more... Natural... Smell. He tends to drag dirt with him wherever he goes.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Is friends with Lucky and Tilly. Has a "frienemy" relationship with Dart.
Family Ties
Dirk has a cousin named Raptor O'Banner, whom he will sometimes receive visits.
Religious Views
Atheist.
Social Aptitude
Fearless to speak his mind, but refrains from causing waves unless his moral code deems that he must break social queues. Awkward when discussing his past or his relationships.
Hobbies & Pets
Enjoys spreading seeds when on one of his vast travels. Enjoys reading any book he can find.
Speech
Dirk is polite, well spoken, and speaks with an Inner Kingdom accent. Sometimes overly formal due to his being raised as a servant.
Wealth & Financial state
Dirk's riches ebb and flow like the tide. Mostly because he does not understand nor care to learn about handling money. After completing a quest he may or may not even accept the rewarded gold, and when he does it is mostly just to not be rude. More often than not he will give away any fortune he starts to amass.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Rogue Crusader, Mage Slayer, Oathbreaker
Circumstances of Birth
Dirk was born as the third child. Though his other siblings died, one of starvation and one by trampling from wild horses.
Birthplace
Highland Wilds.
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Grey-Green
Hair
Red
Height
5’ 10”
Weight
180 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
My name is Dirk Bancroft! And (insert situational object or person here) is under my protection!
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