Gustaf of Mauler
Duke Gustaf Mauler
Gustav is the older of the Mauler Twins (that is to say he came out first). A fraternal twin to be exact. He spent much of his childhood helping his father in his work as a lumberjack. They were the first to begin cutting the omenwood trees in larger amounts. Eventually he and his brother became witch hunters after the dissapearence of their father. They are said to have fought all night and all day until all the witches of the omenwood died. He is a strongly built man, with milky eyes, on account of a witch's curse.
Physical Description
Body Features
Built strongly, stricken by age, scraggly facial hair. Long white hair. A man who is not to be trifled with, certainly. Underneath his long sleaves are many scars. Some he does not discuss.
Facial Features
Gustaf looks nothing like a duke. He looks like a lumberjack, one who's seen the felling of many trees. He has deek wrinkles and his skin is layered in a rouchness that a man of his age is sure to welcome. His eyes are sunken and his cheeks hollow, emphasizing his cheekbones and making him look one part ghastly, and the other part authoritive.
Apparel & Accessories
Furs and leathers are his best friend. While he wears nothing a duke should consider, his unique style is enough to show his authority when he walks the streets. His weapon of choice is always on his back or in his hand; his father's cold iron greataxe. While to a normal man it may look massive, for Gustaf it is but another axe to chop with.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Once upon a time, there was a happy life for Gustav, and his brother, but as soon as they had found prosperity, and precarious stability, it was ripped away from them by the omenwood, and those who dwelt within, who spirited away their father, and that period with it. And from this emerged two men worthy of their names, who gathered a party of seventy seven lumber jacks to brave the forest and strike at those within it they deemed responsible. Easily they were ambushed, for the angered shouting and torchlight made ample warning for the perfidious witches who made this place their home, and half of those entered the forest perished, laid low by spell and trickery. But kill they did, until there was naught but one witch remaining, who cursed Gustav in her dying breath to never set sight upon the fruits of his labors, blinding him. While Gustav accepted nobility for his efforts, and settled in town once again, his brother chose a different path, being taken in by the omenwood by his own choice, rarely leaving, and not ceasing in his faith that his father might be found.
Education
As the son of a commoner, he is lacking in a formal education, only having been taught basic numeracy and literacy.
Though as he was learning to read, he grew quite fond of the story of the knight Adamm Crowly, inspired by his rags to riches story.
Hey, at least he knows 2+2 (just don't ask him on a bad day).
Mental Trauma
It was not until the next night that he finally said something, after his father went to the wood and did not return. And from this issued a numbness, one which still haunts them. He did not want to go into the woods that night, but went he did, on account of his brother's admiration of him. He was not the leader of the mob, contrary to popular belief. Seeing so many die was quite traumatic to say the least, as the witches were seldom gentle in their killing, stringing men up on the omenwood trees, drops of blood raining down like a rainstorm when the wind blew.
To this day, when the wind blows, he sometimes winces, as his mind wanders back to that scene, that horrid sight.
Morality & Philosophy
He is a man of action, he does not wait for words, the second things seem not right, he rushes in. He has a need to keep things in control when situations get volatile (a good and bad quality), though he is altogether a good man. He believes monsters are monsters and should be treated as such.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
His family comes first and foremost, followed by the sanctity of his people.
Social
Family Ties
FAMILY TREE NOT AVAILABLE
Social Aptitude
He can be seen around the village at any point in time, helping out his people, or simply catching up with the older folk around.
Mannerisms
He is a man of few words, that much can be certain.
Relationships
Current Status
Alive
Current Location
Species
Age
45
Date of Birth
(17/4/413CA)
Birthplace
Rotgard
Spouses
Hedwig of Mauler
(spouse)
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
The Tall House
Sex
Male
Eyes
White, milky
Hair
White, ragged
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Sickly, rough
Height
6'5"
Weight
220lbs
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