Faris al-Murad
Fighter
Faris al-Murad
Species
Half-Giant
Appearance
Faris is a towering half-giant with the loose, grounded balance of a veteran dockworker, moving as if every step has been measured around hot stoves and knife racks. His broad hands are scarred, burn-marked, and perpetually dusted with flour or spice, and his forearms are corded like ship rope. He wears a cook's apron over practical work clothes, but the apron is stitched from old military surplus and lined with hidden pockets for knives, receipts, and contraband ledgers. His face is warm and broad, with laugh lines that make him seem harmless until his eyes narrow into the calm, predatory focus of a man who has survived riots, inspections, and ambushes. The unexpected contradiction is the tiny silver bell pinned to his collar, which he rings only when he is truly angry, despite maintaining a cheerful smile almost all the time.
“Rich, rumbling, and conversational, with the easy cadence of a seasoned host. He peppers speech with kitchen metaphors, dock slang, and soldier's shorthand, often sounding like he is serving both dinner and a warning at the same time.”
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Distinguishing Features
A jagged burn scar across one knuckle that looks like a permanent crack in stone
A silver bell pinned to his collar that he rings only when truly angry
A nose slightly flattened from old fights and one eyebrow split by a healed cut
A spice-stained left thumb and forefinger that never seem fully clean
A small tattoo of a buffalo skull hidden behind his right ear, a relic from his smuggling days
Voice
“Booming and reassuring, like a kettle that might erupt if ignored too long”
Clothing
A spotless white apron over a dark sleeveless tunic, reinforced cook's trousers, soft leather boots, and a heavy belt carrying knives, pepper tins, and a hidden dagger
Body Language
He leans forward when listening, folds his massive arms when deciding, and taps two fingers against his apron seam when he is hiding irritation. In friendly moods he moves with open shoulders and booming gestures, but in danger his whole frame lowers like a coiled bull preparing to charge.
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