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[Character Name] Malik A-Sayf
[Canon]Assassin's Creed
[Point Taken from Canon] Post Game
[Age] 26
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Heterosexual
[Eye Color] Brown
[Hair Color] Dark Brown
[Height] unsure, going with about 5'9"-5'10"
[Other] He is missing his left arm, cut off a few inches above the elbow.
[Clothing] Here.
[Background]
[Personality] Malik is a strong, proud man from the start. He tends towards being rather ornery, even disagreeable when faced with those he does not care for. This is, in part, due to his 'no shit' attitude, as he isn't one to deal with foolishness or trickery. In this way he is a man not afraid to speak his mind, and not afraid to speak up against or stand up against those who he truly believes to be in the wrong. This makes him seem fairly cold to some, though he is fully capable of changing his opinion and, even if he can hold a grudge, he is also is able to let a grudge go.
Despite this strong will Malik adhere and perhaps even bows to the law of the assassin's Creed. He has a deep respect for it's tenets and follows them to the letter, shaping his life around their teachings. He is so invested in them that when Altair begins flagrantly disobeying their code he grows agitated and confrontational, even in the midst of a mission. Even though Altair was higher than him and more talented as an assassin his acts against the Creed Malik refuses to give him respect. While Malik's devotion to the Creed and their master, Al Mualim, is nearly blind he can be reasoned with and his mind can be changed. When Altair asks Malik to look further into the works of their master to find the truth Malik is hesitant but eventually does. When what he finds proves their master's betrayal Malik stands up with Altair against him, despite how 'heart breaking' the revelations are.
As he was raised by the Assassin's Malik is disciplined, his work ethic fairly strong. He tends to be protective of those he cares about, most notably his younger brother. Despite the fact they are both assassins Malik tries to keep Kadar, his brother, from too much dangerous involvement or work higher than his skills. While how much he cares isn't immediately apparent from his rather harsh demeanor it is obvious from this protective streak that he does. When he eventually grows warmer to Altair his disagreeable demeanor lessens considerably and he can be surprisingly supportive and empathetic, willing to talk about forgiveness and the losses he suffered at Solomon's Temple that he blamed Altair for.
For a good deal of the early game Malik is extremely bitter for these losses, the loss of his arm and of his brother, and attacks Altair harshly for them. On that day he lost his only family and his future as an active assassin, something he obviously laments. Before the loss of his arm he was one of the best of the assassins, in league with Altair though he was not at Altair's skill level. He admits to harboring a great deal of jealousy for Altair and his skills, a jealousy that helped blind him during the events of Solomon's temple and helped orchestrate the disaster. It can be assumed before the accident the two were quite competitive, considering their skills and being of the same age group. Being stuck in a Bureau and out of active duty was not an easy transition for Malik, and only compounded his bitterness.
Despite this Malik makes a capable dai, something of an advisor stationed in Jerusalem to aid the assassins on missions there. Even before his accident Malik is fairly wise, his acceptance of the Creed and the ways of the assassins giving him a sort of stability Altair is yet to find. As time progresses in the Bureau he strengthens these skills more, working as a map maker and amassing something of loyalty in some of the assassins, enough at least that they are willing to stand against Al Mualim and with him and Altair when they go to defeat their former master. This 'wisdom' stretches to his ability to eventually forgive Altair as well. Though it's a long, slow process he is willing to concede when Altair makes strides as a person, though grudgingly at first. By the end he can see his own role in the disaster and tells Altair he does not need to ask forgiveness as Altair is not the same man he was before.
[Specialties/Abilities] Nothing superhuman, just raised to be an assassin kind of stuff.
[Affection] Malik's pretty standoff-ish and raised in a disciplined way so casual shows of affection or touching would be brushed off, either flippantly or violently, depending on who.
That said for people he actually cares about he'd be more willing to indulge in that sort of thing, though it'd be more manly shoulder grabs of support and maybe a hug.
[Fighting] Malik can fight and he's pretty good. At one time he was almost as good as Altair, but never quite there. Since the loss of his arm his skills have shifted considerably, but considering his lifestyle he still trains hard and can probably stand on his own in a fight even with the lack of arm.
That said he is only human, so even at his very best that's about as good as he can be.
[Other Permissions] Fourth wall: fine
Telepathy: fine
I'm honestly open with most things, just throw me a line first! PMing would be best if you need to.
[Other Facts] n/a
[Canon]Assassin's Creed
[Point Taken from Canon] Post Game
[Age] 26
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Heterosexual
[Eye Color] Brown
[Hair Color] Dark Brown
[Height] unsure, going with about 5'9"-5'10"
[Other] He is missing his left arm, cut off a few inches above the elbow.
[Clothing] Here.
[Background]
[Personality] Malik is a strong, proud man from the start. He tends towards being rather ornery, even disagreeable when faced with those he does not care for. This is, in part, due to his 'no shit' attitude, as he isn't one to deal with foolishness or trickery. In this way he is a man not afraid to speak his mind, and not afraid to speak up against or stand up against those who he truly believes to be in the wrong. This makes him seem fairly cold to some, though he is fully capable of changing his opinion and, even if he can hold a grudge, he is also is able to let a grudge go.
Despite this strong will Malik adhere and perhaps even bows to the law of the assassin's Creed. He has a deep respect for it's tenets and follows them to the letter, shaping his life around their teachings. He is so invested in them that when Altair begins flagrantly disobeying their code he grows agitated and confrontational, even in the midst of a mission. Even though Altair was higher than him and more talented as an assassin his acts against the Creed Malik refuses to give him respect. While Malik's devotion to the Creed and their master, Al Mualim, is nearly blind he can be reasoned with and his mind can be changed. When Altair asks Malik to look further into the works of their master to find the truth Malik is hesitant but eventually does. When what he finds proves their master's betrayal Malik stands up with Altair against him, despite how 'heart breaking' the revelations are.
As he was raised by the Assassin's Malik is disciplined, his work ethic fairly strong. He tends to be protective of those he cares about, most notably his younger brother. Despite the fact they are both assassins Malik tries to keep Kadar, his brother, from too much dangerous involvement or work higher than his skills. While how much he cares isn't immediately apparent from his rather harsh demeanor it is obvious from this protective streak that he does. When he eventually grows warmer to Altair his disagreeable demeanor lessens considerably and he can be surprisingly supportive and empathetic, willing to talk about forgiveness and the losses he suffered at Solomon's Temple that he blamed Altair for.
For a good deal of the early game Malik is extremely bitter for these losses, the loss of his arm and of his brother, and attacks Altair harshly for them. On that day he lost his only family and his future as an active assassin, something he obviously laments. Before the loss of his arm he was one of the best of the assassins, in league with Altair though he was not at Altair's skill level. He admits to harboring a great deal of jealousy for Altair and his skills, a jealousy that helped blind him during the events of Solomon's temple and helped orchestrate the disaster. It can be assumed before the accident the two were quite competitive, considering their skills and being of the same age group. Being stuck in a Bureau and out of active duty was not an easy transition for Malik, and only compounded his bitterness.
Despite this Malik makes a capable dai, something of an advisor stationed in Jerusalem to aid the assassins on missions there. Even before his accident Malik is fairly wise, his acceptance of the Creed and the ways of the assassins giving him a sort of stability Altair is yet to find. As time progresses in the Bureau he strengthens these skills more, working as a map maker and amassing something of loyalty in some of the assassins, enough at least that they are willing to stand against Al Mualim and with him and Altair when they go to defeat their former master. This 'wisdom' stretches to his ability to eventually forgive Altair as well. Though it's a long, slow process he is willing to concede when Altair makes strides as a person, though grudgingly at first. By the end he can see his own role in the disaster and tells Altair he does not need to ask forgiveness as Altair is not the same man he was before.
[Specialties/Abilities] Nothing superhuman, just raised to be an assassin kind of stuff.
[Affection] Malik's pretty standoff-ish and raised in a disciplined way so casual shows of affection or touching would be brushed off, either flippantly or violently, depending on who.
That said for people he actually cares about he'd be more willing to indulge in that sort of thing, though it'd be more manly shoulder grabs of support and maybe a hug.
[Fighting] Malik can fight and he's pretty good. At one time he was almost as good as Altair, but never quite there. Since the loss of his arm his skills have shifted considerably, but considering his lifestyle he still trains hard and can probably stand on his own in a fight even with the lack of arm.
That said he is only human, so even at his very best that's about as good as he can be.
[Other Permissions] Fourth wall: fine
Telepathy: fine
I'm honestly open with most things, just throw me a line first! PMing would be best if you need to.
[Other Facts] n/a