Name: Arlath (No known last name – at least, not any he's ever shared)
Nicknames: None
Age: 46
Gender: male
Sexuality: Straight
Appearance: He's tall, and built like a tank. He's got white hair and pale gold eyes, one of which is blinded by a long scar over it. He's got many scars, but when asked, he's casual about them, they're nothing more than marks of age and experience to him. He's got a short beard and his head's mostly shaved except for one stripe of fairly short hair down the middle. It's fairly clear his family comes from a different country, given his name, but he's lived in this country his entire life. Even though he's only in his 40's, he looked worn and older than he is.
Personality: Arlath is quiet, but friendly. He's been through a lot, and it shows, but he keeps his head up, looking forward no matter what. He's tough and a bit overprotective of his people, especially the younger ones. Between that and his natural tendency to slip into a leadership position, he can be a little overbearing sometimes, but a gentle 'back off' is all it takes for him to step back. He's kind and always on the look out for how he can help his family. Though rarely talking about himself or his past, he's honest and open with those around him, not afraid to say when a subject is making him uncomfortable. He's very loyal, and would die for any of you.
Habits: He's constantly on the lookout, but in a chill way. Just scanning rooms, periodically glancing up from what he's doing to head-count or just look around, etc. He meticulously cleans up after himself, you'll never trip over any of his stuff scattered in the living room, not that he has many things. He keeps his room empty and barren for the most part. He gets up early, like 5 am early, and goes to bed pretty early too. He stays as physically active as he can to maintain his buffness. All in all, he has a pretty healthy lifestyle.
Likes: He likes kids, and people in general. He's always down to hang out. He really enjoys reading, and writes a little in his spare time, though he never shows anyone what he's put down. He's a little protective of his works, but for the record, he writes poetry. He likes being outside, and enjoys gardening. He likes history and mythology, and is forever getting books about various cultures to study them. He's a nerd, is basically what I'm saying. He enjoys tabletop gaming as well.
Dislikes: Being alone. He can handle it, but he gravitates towards people, and gets lonely easily. He dislikes people treating each other unfairly, dislikes arguments of any sort, (has a hard time dealing with joking arguments as well), and HATES liars. If you try to manipulate him or lie to him, you will at VERY least, be getting an earful. Also cooking. He's terrible at it, and he thinks it's annoying.
Allergies: Tomatoes. He found that one out the hard way. It's fine, he thinks they're gross anyway.
Fears: That this family of his will die, and that it might be his fault.
Illnesses: Probably PTSD and/or survivors guilt. He does an okay job at coping though. He's at the point where he's starting to realize arthritis is probably a near-future thing to look forward too; his life of extreme physical stress has taken a toll.
Background: He doesn't talk about it much, but given what he has said about it, he joined the military at as early an age as he could to get out of the life his parents lived, one of extreme poverty. He spent the rest of their lives trying to support all three of them, and as such, did whatever was asked of him, regardless personal risk. After his parents died, he ended up in active duty fighting in an actual war overseas. That's about as much as he's ever really said, though he has briefly mentioned that he had a wife who he met on the field, and son. He never said what happened after that, but he's mentioned he's the 'only one left' from his squad or troop, though he's never mentioned exact details. He's been alone ever since, and it's fairly clear there was no honorable discharge involved.
Family: None other than this
Birthday: He's never said
Pets: None, though he commonly talks about wanting a dog.
Job: Retired military/veteran