Malek Thorn

Appearance
Malek is compact and wiry, like a loaded spring. At 5'9" and 150 pounds, his stature is not impressive, but he has explosive movements and carries himself with grace. He is fond of drab colors in his wardrobe, and typically wears earth tones. The one bright spot is a finely made brooch depicting a cresting wave, which fixes his cloak in place. Despite his lithe stature, Malek has a hitch in his gait and a nose that has obviously been broken multiple times. Malek wears a sword and dagger on his weapons belt and moves about with hands resting on the hilt of one blade or the other.

Personal History
Malek departed from the crew of The Sea Dancer -- a company of uncertain entrepreneurial intent -- two summers ago. Since settling in Greenstone, he has attached himself to House Vissen's guard, ascending the ranks to be an assistant to the master-at-arms. Malek has a reserved disposition and doesn't typically speak unless spoken to. When he talks though, he has an accent that can be placed in eastern Widmyr, around Halcyon Court.

Professional
Malek performs all manner of duties in line with his role as member of the guard for House Vissen. He is noticeably skilled in swordplay and takes particular enjoyment from training other members of the guard in melee techniques and tactics. During sparring sessions, his reserved manner recedes to reveal a prolix personality. Malek eschews the standard stand-and-deliver tactics of the soldier profession. He circles his opponents with busy and balanced footwork, waiting for the right moment to uncoil a thrust with his sword, the general. He further punctuates his unconventional tactics by using a dirk in his off-hand, instead of a shield. Malek is just as likely to fling the blade, surge, as he is to parry or stab.

Current Equipment

 * total item level=38
 * Duelist's rapier +2
 * Leather armor of sudden recovery +1
 * Shielding blade dagger +1
 * Cape of the Mountebank+1
 * Heroic tier Iron Armbands of Power
 * Cloak of displacement +2
 * Boots of the fencing master

Item Want List
Upgrades:
 * Greater luckblade rapier +3 (lvl 15)
 * Shielding blade dagger +2 (lvl 9)
 * Leather armor of sudden recovery +2 (lvl 8)

Detailing:
 * Knifethrower's gloves (lvl 6)
 * Strikebacks (lvl 10)
 * Gadgeteer’s goggles (lvl 8)
 * Belt of Vim (lvl 8)
 * Die of auspicious fortune (lvl 9)
 * Stone of earth (lvl 12)
 * Helm of able defense (lvl 14)
 * Circlet of Arkosia (lvl 14)