So guys, sorry for the wait. There's more to Arok's backstory, but I expect it'll come out around a campfire or something. I'll reveal some of it here, though. Hope you enjoy 
And Aethalia, lemme know what you think
Name: Arok gro-Urzog
Race: Orc
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Class: Warrior
Alignment: Neutral Good
Appearance: See below, although note this picture was from a PS3 play-through in which he was the Dragonborn, so he has very limited knowledge of the Blades, etc for this RP.
He's very clean-cut and refined when compared to most Orcs, and his hair is carefully braided at the back.
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Weapons:
A slightly longer than standard sword, made of the best Skyforge Steel - with flecks of silver worked into the edge to give a small boost to damage to the undead, also with a simply carved hilt. A gift from Eorlund Gray-Mane after Arok completed a personal favour. He also has a normal Skyforge dagger tucked into a pocket in his boot, just in case.
Armour:
He is currently wearing his trusty normal-looking Steel armour, which has been tempered over time with use and although it is now showing signs of wear, it is no less useful than it was when he bought it six years ago. It is adapted slightly, to give extra warmth and security to the elbows and knees, and to sit properly with his Steel Plate boots and gauntlets. He prefers not to wear a helmet, but does wear a leather and fur hood in wet or cold weather. He also keeps a dark hooded cloak in his pack, for times of extreme cold or rain. He also carries a Steel Shield, which is pretty basic, but slightly heavier than normal to give added protection.
Bio:
Arok is what some would describe as a "city Orc." Growing up in Cheydinhal, Arok enjoyed a fairly privileged lifestyle for most of his childhood, living as the adopted child of a wealthy Imperial trader and his wife. The adoption came about by the family's relationship with Arok's parents. His mother had known Isabella, Arok's adopted mother, since their childhood, and although they grew up to lead very different lives, they kept in touch as Arok's mother worked as a housekeeper for the family. That was until she was taken ill, and soon died due to events which will probably come out in the RP.
Arok's father, Urzog, was an Imperial Legion soldier. He was held in high regard, and while he was allowed the opportunity to grieve and raise Arok by the Legion, he soon came to the conclusion his son would be better off living with Isabella, her husband Martin, and their two sons. This was a hard decision, but one he made out of love - the Legion was practically all he'd ever known, and the skills he had simply did not help him be a single parent to an inquisitive young Orc. After all, Arok saw the Imperial family as his own, and took to the idea well.
And so it was. Arok learned and lived alongside his new adoptive brothers in a loving and wealthy home. He was tutored by the family steward, Bastio, in history and religion, taught about the divines and the daedra, and learned to wield a sword with the boys, surpassing them quickly. He kept in touch with his father by writing, and they shared stories and spent much time together when Urzog was on leave.
Eventually, Urzog told Arok the truth about his mother's death, and Arok left for Skyrim to avenge her. Shortly after crossing the border, however, he was ambushed by bandits and robbed of his one of a kind weapons, armour and all his valuables, and left unconscious and bloody by the side of the road. He still bears the scar on his cheek from that night.
He spent a number of weeks recovering and earning coin by chopping wood for the nearby lumber mill, before heading to the city and looking for work of a more profitable and adventurous nature.
Over the last few years, Arok has successfully avenged his mother's death, rooted out evil magicks and undead from many dark corners of Skyrim, helped kill dragons, protected Dwemer researchers, and explored the province, making many friends and acquaintances along the way. He has worked with or for many organisations in some form or another, including the Companions, the Orc Strongholds, the Imperial Legion, and Jarls themselves at one time or another. Despite amassing a decent amount of coin, he still hasn't found the place to call home, so continues to work and travel while he is still gifted with youth and energy, and thirst for a challenge.
Personality:
Despite his large stature, Arok is positively reserved and sophisticated - for an Orc. His manner is more like a typical Imperial soldier, carrying a sense of righteousness and sometimes even superiority over some he deems lesser than him. Overall though, Arok is good-natured and enjoys good company with honest people with a sense of honour and of course, a sense of humour. He tries to view all races without prejudice, considering the fact that he has been mistreated in the past for his heritage. He is very proud of his roots, and although he doesn't necessarily worship the gods, they are part of his thought processes. He secretly holds Talos in high regard, and respects and follows the teachings of the daedra, Malacath. He tries to act in a noble and considered way on most occasions, but he has been known to let his temper get the better of him.
He dislikes those who wield unfair and unjust control over others, for example the Black-Briars and Silver-Bloods, this also includes the Thalmor, for whom he has inherited his disdain distrust from his father. He has a special dislike for unnatural beings, especially Vampires. He also dislikes those who prey on those less fortunate, such as the Thieves Guild and bandits in general.
Other notes:
Arok also has some modest skills in Restoration magic, with the ability to patch up his wounds and those of others if it is the best option at the time. He doesn't readily share this information though, as he would prefer to be known for his skills with a blade.
And Aethalia, lemme know what you think Name: Arok gro-Urzog
Race: Orc
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Class: Warrior
Alignment: Neutral Good
Appearance: See below, although note this picture was from a PS3 play-through in which he was the Dragonborn, so he has very limited knowledge of the Blades, etc for this RP.
He's very clean-cut and refined when compared to most Orcs, and his hair is carefully braided at the back.
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Weapons:
A slightly longer than standard sword, made of the best Skyforge Steel - with flecks of silver worked into the edge to give a small boost to damage to the undead, also with a simply carved hilt. A gift from Eorlund Gray-Mane after Arok completed a personal favour. He also has a normal Skyforge dagger tucked into a pocket in his boot, just in case.
Armour:
He is currently wearing his trusty normal-looking Steel armour, which has been tempered over time with use and although it is now showing signs of wear, it is no less useful than it was when he bought it six years ago. It is adapted slightly, to give extra warmth and security to the elbows and knees, and to sit properly with his Steel Plate boots and gauntlets. He prefers not to wear a helmet, but does wear a leather and fur hood in wet or cold weather. He also keeps a dark hooded cloak in his pack, for times of extreme cold or rain. He also carries a Steel Shield, which is pretty basic, but slightly heavier than normal to give added protection.
Bio:
Arok is what some would describe as a "city Orc." Growing up in Cheydinhal, Arok enjoyed a fairly privileged lifestyle for most of his childhood, living as the adopted child of a wealthy Imperial trader and his wife. The adoption came about by the family's relationship with Arok's parents. His mother had known Isabella, Arok's adopted mother, since their childhood, and although they grew up to lead very different lives, they kept in touch as Arok's mother worked as a housekeeper for the family. That was until she was taken ill, and soon died due to events which will probably come out in the RP.
Arok's father, Urzog, was an Imperial Legion soldier. He was held in high regard, and while he was allowed the opportunity to grieve and raise Arok by the Legion, he soon came to the conclusion his son would be better off living with Isabella, her husband Martin, and their two sons. This was a hard decision, but one he made out of love - the Legion was practically all he'd ever known, and the skills he had simply did not help him be a single parent to an inquisitive young Orc. After all, Arok saw the Imperial family as his own, and took to the idea well.
And so it was. Arok learned and lived alongside his new adoptive brothers in a loving and wealthy home. He was tutored by the family steward, Bastio, in history and religion, taught about the divines and the daedra, and learned to wield a sword with the boys, surpassing them quickly. He kept in touch with his father by writing, and they shared stories and spent much time together when Urzog was on leave.
Eventually, Urzog told Arok the truth about his mother's death, and Arok left for Skyrim to avenge her. Shortly after crossing the border, however, he was ambushed by bandits and robbed of his one of a kind weapons, armour and all his valuables, and left unconscious and bloody by the side of the road. He still bears the scar on his cheek from that night.
He spent a number of weeks recovering and earning coin by chopping wood for the nearby lumber mill, before heading to the city and looking for work of a more profitable and adventurous nature.
Over the last few years, Arok has successfully avenged his mother's death, rooted out evil magicks and undead from many dark corners of Skyrim, helped kill dragons, protected Dwemer researchers, and explored the province, making many friends and acquaintances along the way. He has worked with or for many organisations in some form or another, including the Companions, the Orc Strongholds, the Imperial Legion, and Jarls themselves at one time or another. Despite amassing a decent amount of coin, he still hasn't found the place to call home, so continues to work and travel while he is still gifted with youth and energy, and thirst for a challenge.
Personality:
Despite his large stature, Arok is positively reserved and sophisticated - for an Orc. His manner is more like a typical Imperial soldier, carrying a sense of righteousness and sometimes even superiority over some he deems lesser than him. Overall though, Arok is good-natured and enjoys good company with honest people with a sense of honour and of course, a sense of humour. He tries to view all races without prejudice, considering the fact that he has been mistreated in the past for his heritage. He is very proud of his roots, and although he doesn't necessarily worship the gods, they are part of his thought processes. He secretly holds Talos in high regard, and respects and follows the teachings of the daedra, Malacath. He tries to act in a noble and considered way on most occasions, but he has been known to let his temper get the better of him.
He dislikes those who wield unfair and unjust control over others, for example the Black-Briars and Silver-Bloods, this also includes the Thalmor, for whom he has inherited his disdain distrust from his father. He has a special dislike for unnatural beings, especially Vampires. He also dislikes those who prey on those less fortunate, such as the Thieves Guild and bandits in general.
Other notes:
Arok also has some modest skills in Restoration magic, with the ability to patch up his wounds and those of others if it is the best option at the time. He doesn't readily share this information though, as he would prefer to be known for his skills with a blade.
On second thought... I DEFINITELY got carried away. But anyway, here is my CC. I'll make my first post shortly.