Krank

[Phineas Forge]

Name: Krank


Nickname/Title/Aliases:  Samurai


Race: Lycanthrope - only changes on the full moon and is weak to silver.


Age: 35


Role: Deus Ex Servus


King: Beastmaster


Personality: Krank is not happy-go-lucky. He is a stern man who lives by his own code of honor and morals. Part of his code is following the orders of those to whom he's pledged loyalty. Because of this he's what many refer to as the perfect subordinate because he doesn't question orders and knows his place. While he deplores violence and fighting, he's amazingly proficient at both.


Bio: Born into a family of lycans, Krank really hated the monthly change into his wolf form. It felt like more of a curse than a gift and because of this he traveled the world looking for a way to remove the curse from himself. He found some comfort in Asian teachings, which is also where he picked up his swordsmanship. After many years there and never quite finding the cure, he went in search of other means. In this time, Krank was still proud of his fighting skills and wanted to prove his greatness to others. Because of this, he challenged people along his journeys. His natural gifts combined with his impressive swordsmanship allowed him to beat many of those he challenged. That was until he challenged the wrong person - the king known as the Beastmaster. The Beastmaster deftly defeated Krank, teaching the lycan Samurai some humility. Amazed by the King's strength, Krank began following him.


Eventually, Krank opted to become the Beastmaster's official subordinate and the Beastmaster learned of Krank's true nature. He gave the lycan control over his inner wolf finally providing Krank with the cure he'd been looking for. For this, Krank will always follow the Beastmaster, no matter the order or how much he disagrees with it.


Powers: Lycanthrope physiology - Krank's body is that of a lycanthrope. This provides him with speed, reflexes, agility, stamina, and senses that are slightly superior to awakened humans. The strength of a lycan is comparable to that of awakened humans. When transformed, all of these abilities are even further enhanced.


Subordinate of the Beastmaster - Krank's body would generally transform into a wolf form every full moon; however, the Beastmaster's influence on Krank has allowed Krank the unique ability to transform at will, despite the moon's influence. The Beastmaster's influence also allows Krank to remain conscious in his wolf form, rather than turning into a feral beast. Unbeknownst to Krank, the Beastmaster not only gave him full control of the beast within him, but he also tweaked the beast itself. Krank is unaware, but his wolf is actually a raiju, a Japanese mythological creature that is capable of utilizing lightning and electricity. Krank has not learned of this change or begun utilizing this power yet.


Ars Mundus - Krank has learned the basics of Ars Mundus, focusing mostly on small gravity spells. Krank can use these spells to walk on walls and perform jumps that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Aerial evasion maneuvers are also possible with these spells.


Equipment: Krank carries a Japanese ninjato that has been laser sharpened, meaning that the blade is able to cut through most materials (provided enough strength is utilized) without dulling the blade. Krank also carries a pistol, strapped to his left ankle for emergencies. (Pistols do not fit into Krank's code of honor, but neither do death or failure, which are both likely to occur if Krank is utilizing his pistol.) 


Extra: Krank abandoned his family when he was 15, partially to look for a 'cure' to his lycan but also because he didn't particularly want the simple, backwoods lifestyle that his clan had become accustomed to. For this reason, Krank adopted a new name, never to speak of his previous name or family again.