For Harris, he is rather displeased with his shorter stature. Reaching a total height of 5'6, he often feels like he's the shortest guy [even if it's really not true about him] he knows but even that doesn't bother him. Following up with his weight is 127 lbs, fairly on the lighter ends of things despite how he looks. Overall, his skin tone is somewhat warm and peachy, though under dim lighting it might start looking paler. In terms of any imperfections or marks along his skin, Harris has the following; along his shoulders, pelvic region, rear and thighs are covered in very light freckles. He doesn't seem to have any around his face though. The shape he is in, physically speaking is good. Probably a little on the average side of things, it's obvious that he has some muscle to his body but with a lack of weight behind him it's nothing overly serious in his appearance beyond it making him easy on the eyes. Though his torso has a more thin appearance to it, his arms and legs are thicker and are obviously where the muscle he does have is at. Running down from his navel is a very thick happy trail of hair. His face has a roundish shape with a more square chin. His teeth appear sharp and animalistic. Around his lower face down his neck he has various scars and skin tissue damage that is far more apparent than the damage to his arms. He has rounder eyes with brown iris and dark bags lined under them. His eyebrows are a darker blonde almost brown, thin and short. His hair is kept shorter, spiking outwards but having a very messy appearance to it with a dirty blonde color and dark roots. Overall he has the appearance of a teenager despite being a young adult.
Clothing:
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Harris' much more standardized attire for normal situations is to wear a hooded sweater with long, open sleeves, a wide neck and a large, baggy hood. The color is a dull blue hue and it is a zip-style. He wears a brownish-black fabric scarf that tightly runs around his face and neck, covering up to his nose and running down near the lower portions of the ears. He of course wears this to cover the damage to his face. Under this he wears a yellow tank top with the graphic of two shoe-prints that reads "On Your Marks!" in red. He wears a pair of loose-fitting black jeans held up by a black leather belt with a silver buckle. He has a small chain hanging off it, and a very short white waist-cloth. It hangs down on the left side in a triangular shape and has a ying-yang symbol with two Magatama within it. For underwear he'll go with a pair of low-rising white briefs with a red waistband and black details. His legs are bandaged up to the shins, including his feet and he wears a pair of black sandals that give him more mobility since they don't flop about.
Harris has several outfits he'll sport if he's doing the whole, 'Dress to Impress' routine. First of which is a black leather jacket with all sorts of labels and patches sewn onto it with gold metal accentuating it. The sleeves are often worn back to reveal his forearms and on the right side he has a dull green elbow pad over the jacket. He'll a light brown glove with mesh over the palm on his right hand. For a shirt he wears a very plain white athletic tank top. He has a pair of loose-fitting camo green skinny jeans held up by a black leather studded belt that has red string wrapped around it. A bone is held sewn onto the left side of his pant leg near the waist, as well as two small cans of spray paint, orange and pink hanging on the very back of the string. He wears a pair of black briefs with no designs on them. Over his feet he wears a pair of black leather boots. Another outfit he might deliberately choose consists of a blue tank top that says 'SLUT' with simple graphic of a tongue sticking out on it in pink. He'll wear a pair of pink swimming trunks that run to about his knees with this, with his choice of undergarments being a jockstrap with a pink/blue scheme to it. Footwear is blue athletic shoes with his signature pink socks. For formal wear, Harris adopts a black pinstripe bespoke suit with a white dress shirt and a pastel pink tie. There isn't much detail to be had here beyond that and he actually dislikes this attire the most out of any he owns.
Whenever Harris performs a show of magic, he dresses up in a fashion akin to a stereotypical witch. He wears a sleeveless white vest with coattails on the sides of his hips. He does not wear a shirt under this. Over the vest he wears a white hooded cloak that buttons up, appearing similar to that of a dress. The hood has red horns on it. The cloak itself has a red flame-like design in the bottom, reaches down to his knees when buttoned up and has long wide sleeves. He sports a white witch hat with a spade-like symbol with a golden four-pointed star in the middle and a red feather. He wears a pair of white dress pants that are tucked into black knee heeled boots with a deep dip and red tips. He wears a pair of white gloves with red tips.
Accessories: - Extra: Along both his arms, are many long faded scars have have healed over. Though they are still very visible and some have texture in the sense of if you were to run your hand down his arm you'd feel bumps and small dips into the skin. Picture:
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Personality
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Hailing from a city built upon a lagoon known as Lachelein, the young witch has learned to survive on his charm and guile alone above all else. Due to the nature of Lachelein, a few things became an established part of Harris' personality. To start it off, acting. From the way he speaks, to his movements and facial expressions. All to disguise his identity and protect himself from any potential aggressors while he grew up on Lachelein. He may not be a popular actor by any standard, but his skills are at the very least well-developed. In theme of keeping himself safe, he picked up flirting, charming others with flattery and kind words and misdirection. When in trouble he is quick to find something that he can deflect attention onto to save his own hide. He of course, loves to flirt and charm people for the attention it can get him, making him charismatic. Additionally, he developed a flavor being analytical and keeping his eyes peeled not just for trouble, but ways to escape or slink away and blend with a crowd. But he can also use this to analyze other people and try to read them even if it isn't his specialty. Lastly, he's learned to be clever about what he does and what he says, often playing a bit of the curious or docile fool who follows others around instead of taking the lead. These are all personality traits he developed to survive living on the streets of Lachelein. Without these, the Harris you're left with is a very lonely one. Doing his best to be an adult that he is, he seems prone to making self-deprecating jokes about how he'd be lucky to die or other morbid concepts without any warning. His humor is dry in most situations, though he seems to both like and hate puns. [He loves it way too much when someone he loves tells him bad puns.] He doesn't really enjoy being left alone or having to do tasks by himself, preferring the company of others vastly to himself. Even if they aren't talking, he finds it reassuring that there's someone around him that he can actually trust. Being able to be around people he trusts is a big part of whether or not you'll get an honest answer out of Harris, and if you'll have his loyalty. Living off the streets has taught him that he needs to look after himself above all else, so trust and loyalty to others might feel like it comes quick to the other party but in truth his guard is still up even if he wants to be hopeful about it. Harris is very crude and blunt with his words as well, when he isn't trying to put on a good show or charm people. [Except of course if he's talking with a lover, he'll keep it good for them and only them.]
Since he did grow up on the streets, Harris is very adamant that he maintains his personal hygiene, including his clothing. He's very picky about this kind of stuff, hating it without question if he has to go without bathing for longer than two days. Half because he can't charm and flirt if he's a filthy boy, and the other because he wants to put his homeless, orphan past behind him. He himself often smells like peaches as it is his preferred soap. [However, he could be swayed by someone he loves to switch it up to a scent they would prefer if they asked and provided the product to him.] His clothing on the other hand, he uses a scentless product whenever he washes them. Though he may not always use it to the fullest, Harris has a large wardrobe at his disposal and is quite willing to share under the assumption you can fit into his clothing and that you will not try to wash it for him. Though he tends to be well-dressed if he knows he'll need to, he can make a sweater and sweatpants look good with minimal effort. He also has a pair of glasses, though these are mainly used whenever he needs to read something up close and tend to be worn for aesthetic purposes. On the subject of clothing, due to his extensive wardrobe he does have favorite clothing. For shirts, he tends to prefer tanks with words or graphic designs on them in various colors. Somewhat large sweaters that don't quite fit him. [Bonus points if it belongs to someone he loves and they're naturally bigger than him, he'll always wear it when around them.] He prefers very loose sweatpants, usually darker colors. Underwear is a bit of a whatever situation for him. He prefers it tight over being loose, so he'll rock jockstraps, briefs and boxer briefs typically. Though he prefers the former two over the latter one. Almost every pair of socks he owns is a very light pink color and are ankle length. He also has a very loose white onesie that he likes to sleep in, with a hood with black horns and a devil tail on the rear. The lower part looks more like a pair of shorts and the upper has short sleeves as well. Given that most of this stuff might make up his standard, trademark look it's only naturally he'd really like them too. Additional note to be had with clothing is that Harris is too picky or concern with how much skin people see on his body. Given that growing up on the streets that being able to show people something they might like was a part of it all, he isn't wholly against nudity or a lack of a proper attire when relaxing about. He also isn't against wearing the clothing of other people as well, though he typically makes the effort to ask.
For Harris, who was once used to barely having enough to eat is not a glutton for food surprisingly. He has a small appetite when it comes to actually having proper meals and often eats snacks or has leftovers at a later period to keep himself going. He also doesn't appreciate people telling him he should eat more or shoving food into his face. [Admittedly, he does think it's cute when people want to like, feed him food but not when he doesn't want to do it.] He admits that he probably has some sort of eating disorder that stems from his youth but since he doesn't feel like he's starving himself or suffering from poor health as a result of his eating habits he doesn't try to adjust it. He has thrown up in the past from stuffing his face too much in one sitting, so he knows that he has some limitations when it comes to that. He does seem to enjoy sweeter foods above others, things like pastries and cakes are his favourite. [People giving him those is like +A material to be his friend, not going to lie about it.] He'll frequently take his time to eat them, usually accompanied with tea and dislikes when people try to take some for themselves without asking. Towards those who might be Harris' trusted friends or inner circle, he is extremely kind and patient with them as often as he can manage to be. He does try his best to be emotionally available to them and act as a confidante but, it's difficult for him sometimes. To actually be emotional about it and present himself in a way that makes him seem like he truly does care. A tired expression and monotone voice does little to project the idea that you care. He does lose his patience with people, especially when it comes down to situations where he personally feels as if he's being victimized for simply existing and trying to be himself despite the facade he puts up where he's comfortable with himself. He might also lose patience with those who complain about positive aspects about themselves, especially those he admires for their courage and confidence to live and be proud of themselves. If he lose his patience he is very quick to recognize his fault and apologize for it. In addition to the above, he likes to be close physically to people he considers his trusted friends, as a sort of comfort to remind him that he's not alone and living on the streets. He understands if they do not like him doing that and he'll refrain from it, but he is most relaxed when he can make physical contact with someone. Almost to the point where he could fall asleep.
In terms of how Harris feels about personal space should be a little obvious. He doesn't seem to really care unless other people do, although if someone who doesn't rub him the right way is trying to get touchy with him, he'll put up a fight. He'll be crude, vulgar and violent with his actions and his words. With those he trusts, it's almost like having a cat. He doesn't seem to like being in a room by himself when it comes to sleeping arrangements; preferring to share a room with someone else. He does get some reoccurring nightmares relating to his past and he would feel vastly better with someone he can talk to about them when it happens. This carries back into how he dresses and views modesty as well, since he does have a bit of a lack to that. He doesn't mind if people stare at him, visually consume what he looks like and enjoy it. He takes issue when they physically want a piece, when they want to touch him if they aren't someone he trusts. For personal interests and ways to pass the time when he needs, Harris likes to turn to keeping up to date on the worldly news. He doesn't like to miss anything that might be important, such as the actions the World Government and its forces might be taking so he can try to steer clear of them. He likes to read books, almost any kind but he really prefers them when they have really sappy, happy endings for the characters involved. He'll join others in their own activities, usually an onlooker unless they ask him if he wants to join in on it. He does seem to enjoy swimming and water-based activities at the least, but that might be because he gets to wear less clothing and it gives him a reason to strip down.
In the worldly views that Harris has, he does not like the World Government. His disdain stems from the fact that for all they stand for, many still suffer under an oppressive thumb. People turn a blind eye to the criminal actions taken by their forces, to the illegal dealings and bloated power the World Nobles have other the common folk. Given the chance he would gladly see them toppled, but only if someone else was ready to pick up the remains and heal the world. He views piracy as a lifestyle some did not willingly choose, instead being forced into it. People do what they must to survive, and the young adult will not ever fault someone for selecting to survive over accepting a slow death. In terms of his morality, Harris would be best considered as either Chaotic Neutral or Neutral Evil depending on his situation. Should he be with trusted friends and in a position where his life isn't threatened or just in general, he would always be Chaotic Neutral. He will avoiding killing when he can and try to find other ways to resolve his issues if possible. However, with his back to the wall and push comes to shove with no assistance from others he falls back into a Neutral Evil sorts. Every action and step, every word becomes for him and him alone to further his own goal of surviving, even killing. Due to his heritage as a Witch, Harris likes to try to keep it to himself to a degree. Though he often uses his magic for simple tricks to dazzle a crowd, he saves his better spells for people who try to detain or kill him. This isn't to say that he isn't proud of who he is. Magic is part of his identity and he'd never give it up, but he understands that some people might have reservations towards what he is. What Harris is capable of. He absolutely finds it disgusting when people act like witches are to be distrusted and that they are dangerous, inhuman creatures. He keeps a thick, locked journal detailing his spells, even those he no longer utilizes. He plans to, at some point pass this book to either his own child or another witch once he becomes to old and has filled as many pages as he could so that they can do what he did.
Harris isn't fond of many animals. He dislikes dogs as they are often used by law enforcement and is actually somewhat scared of them, including Minks that are dog-like or those who consume dog-related Devil Fruits. He would either be a cat person or a bird person. Living on the streets, he often seen many of either type living free and doing their own thing to survive. Particularly for birds he is fond of Pigeons and Ravens, finding that both species are enchanting and intelligent creatures with beautiful appearances. As for cats, he prefers something with long fur. [Think someone along the lines of the Himalayan cat.] He isn't so easily distracted by these animals but he'll at least give them a good look and admire them from a distance. He is also okay around most rodents as well, feeling that he's seen enough of them in his life to be accustomed to their presence. He won't go out of his way to acknowledge them but he also won't act disgusted when they come near him.
History
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Born and abandoned into slavery by his birth family, Harris has never known a day of peace and happiness from his youthful years spent living on Lachelein. Despite the joyous and lively festivities that Lachelein is most known for, even this bright city of romance engages in less savory and strange practices which always occurs behind closed doors with hushed whispers. The young witch grew up becoming all too familiar with that side of the city, knowing what it was to be loved and despised by all for simply daring to exist as one chose to. Harris' tragic tale began when his parents, a couple who traveled to Lachelein with their infant child were murdered by relatives who sought to gain the wealth that was going to go to them. Having no use for an infant, they left him on the island to die. To his fortune, or perhaps misfortune the child found himself taken in by a slaver. He raised the child to be obedient, to comply and do as he was told. To not resist, to be seen and not heard. It wasn't something the young boy understood at first until he messed up. Then he was hit with a whip. Lacerations and scars would riddle across his arms for days if he made mistakes. It drove home a fear into him, of people who could hold power over him and his autonomy. Harris was given a name, not one he chose. He was designated as Jamison and sold to a rich bachelor who ran a popular festival business on Lachelein. Many of the customers who visited for his attraction were high class and wealthy, meaning that there was no shortage of money.
By no means was Harris an ordinary slave while he was called Jamison. His master made sure he was healthy, forced him to eat proper meals and bath. Physical punishment came as a result of Harris resisting. He was carried around in public like he was the man's son, having to force cheerful smiles to hide all the injustices done to his body in the privacy of his master's home. Still to this day he has the scars along his arms from some of those harsher punishments. He still has nightmares to this day over some of the things his so called master liked to do to pass the time. The child had, by the age of 8 grown so discontent with his situation that he had unwillingly unleashed a fireball against his master, igniting the fool and burning the entire mansion down in the process while the smiling boy faded away into obscurity, renaming himself and using his magic to alter the coloration to his eyes, skin and hair. A minor spell to disguise himself, to keep himself safe even if he was living on the streets. He grew and adapted to that life, eating light meals and snacks whenever he could, rationing what he could manage. Not a day was wasted by Harris.
He turned to his magic to survive, along with picking up to how charm and please a crowd. Acting as if his magic was something anyone with skill could perform, he would amass crowds of people. Many would flock to watch the young performer dazzle them. Seeing him create fire and water, firework-like displays to amaze and make them cheer for him. He did everything he could to make money to eat, to survive. There were of course people who were wary of the magic he practiced, wondering if he was a real witch. Deep down he feared them, feared them revealing the truth but they never got to. He also struck out and made deals with the underworld, coming into the service as a broker for the BAS company selling their merchandise. He soon left Lachelein when he had enough funds, taking his showmanship across the seas to make people happy and smile. It was a facade, but he still felt like it was who he was. He'd rather think he was who he was a performer than who he really was. He later stopped selling for the company, leaving it behind him and growing away from it.
These days, Harris doesn't know what he seeks. He's known tragedy, and the cheering crowds that watch his acts. Nothing else has been known to him, and he knows that above all else he needs to keep moving forward. To survive. He just wants something better than that for himself.
Fated (6 Traits) - When the character earns a trait point, they gain 1.5 trait points instead of the traditional 1. Fated acts as a banking system. These traits are usable whenever the taker sees fit. X does not have to be a whole number, and due to the nature of fated can be X or X.5 traits.
Mighty (1 Trait) - For every 4 points put into strength (up to a maximum of 75), the score increases by an additional 1.
Sonic (2 Traits) - For every 3 points put into speed (up to a maximum of 75), the score increases by an additional 1.
Bear (1 Trait) - For every 4 points put into stamina (up to a maximum of 75), the score increases by an additional 1.
Keen (1 Trait) - For every 4 points put into accuracy (up to a maximum of 75), the score increases by an additional 1.
Witch (2 Traits) - Witches are typically a nomadic sort of people who often live in solace, away from each other. Though they may often meet to perform rituals and exchange knowledge, they keep separate due to the natural prejudice people have against them. Though it is not uncommon for them to integrate back into society and live ordinary, mundane lives so long as they can hide their abilities. Others may be welcomed and embrace their abilities for the benefit of those around them or to earn their keep. Some are feared for the power they possess. There are no real physical traits that define if someone is a witch, it is all traced back through family lineage. However, they may frequent being accompanied by a familiar and possess a sort of tattoo or birthmark which depicts a constellation of the night's sky.
Witches are capable of using magic as a natural weapon. However, this magic is always weaker without a catalyst/focus weapon at their disposal. Any techniques performed without a catalyst/focus weapon on hand cannot be high than Rank 50 as a result of this. This is because of a decline in their culture and way of life, the blood of their magic has become harder to draw upon without a catalyst or focus for their magic beyond the spark they carry within themselves.
Catalyst/Focus Weapons are specially designed weapons for witches that must be imbued with their magic while being created, even if the weapon takes on the appearance of a mere wooden stick or crystal ball. As such, their Catalyst/Focus weapon must always be Kannouheiki [Proficient Weapon] or higher and are required to take the appropriate ability perk; Proficient Perk [10], Strong Perk [+15] or Dangerous Perk [30 - 70] as part of the weapon to be able to cast magic above Rank 50.
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Techniques: (210/218) (54)
Restoration Art
Minor Restoration - Rank 30 Type: Supportive Range: 60 Meters | Single Target Stats: Not Applicable Description: Evoking their latent magic potential, a Witch breaths out a rejuvenating mist laced with the essence of a Witch's power. These mists have a very faint blue hue as they stick around the target, slowly mending most minor wounds and stabilizing more seriously sustained ones. The Stamina stat of the target can play into the effect of the recovery time, increasing the healing done. The mists are capable of remaining on the target for a duration of 5 posts so long as the target is within range, and during this time if Minor Restoration is cast again it will refresh the duration by 2 posts. Minor Restoration can only be used on one target per cast.
Explosion Art
Explosion - Rank 30 Type: Offensive Range: 30 Meters | Area of Effect Stats: Not Applicable Description: Evoking their latent magic potential, a Witch gathers magic into their palm. Upon the culmination of the energy gathered there, the user releases an explosive force in a direct area in the shape of a cone from the position of their hand. Since the force and power is generated by their own magic force, they feel no pain as a result of unleashing it. There is however recoil in firing off more than one shot in rapid-fire succession without allowing for at least a 2 post cool-down between casts.
Puppet Performance Art
Puppet Performance Art - Rank 38 Type: Supportive Range: 78 Meters Stats: Not Applicable Description: Evoking his latent magic potential, Harris is capable of forming string or thread-like constructs made from heavily concentrated magic. These strings have a dull blue hue in their appearance as they are visible to others. These strings essentially act as an extension of the user which allows them to manipulate whatever is attached to their strings. He is capable of creating a maximum of ten strings.
Puppet Performance Art: Human Body Manipulation - Rank 40 Type: Supportive Range: 80 Meters Stats: Not Applicable Description: An advanced version of the Puppet Performance Art, the user attaches their magic threads to various spots on a person's body; the head, torso, both arms and both legs. The person being manipulated gains the ability to not only use their own techniques, but the skills of the Witch as well. Normally this technique is performed with corpses, however cooperative living individuals can be used as a puppet. The caster cannot forcibly control anyone who has more than half their Fortune stat.
Stealth Art
Hidden Mist - Rank 30 Type: Supportive Range: 30 Meters | Area of Effect Stats: Not Applicable Description: Evoking his latent magic potential, Harris gathers magic within his mouth. There, he kneads it together with his saliva. Once the technique is prepared, he expels a pearly-white mist that possess the same quality as him, masking his presence from his opponent. He is capable of going in and out of sight at will within it. It is even capable of masking him from those with Observation Haki, should it be of the same rank or lower than this technique's rank. The mist lasts for 6 posts, but can be cleared away by powerful wind-based techniques.
Silent Killing - Rank 30 Type: Supportive Range: Self Stats: Not Applicable Description: By coating himself in a thin layer of magic that he breaths out as a mist-like substance he walks through, Harris is capable of moving silently. It is a soundless method of taking action, or potentially killing an opponent from behind. However if someone is already aware of the user and no cover is available the technique loses it's value. Additionally, higher ranked Observation Haki can detect the user without fail.
Miscellaneous Art
Forced Rain - Rank 30 Type: Supportive Range: 30 Meters | Area of Effect Stats: Not Applicable Description: Evoking latent magic potential, Harris gathers magic within his mouth. Condensing it down, he expels a mist-like substance that forms into a cloud that floats into the sky. There, it expands to cover the full range of the technique. Upon expansion, the cloud releases rain infused with Harris' own magic, acting as an extension of his being. When the rain is obstructed by a life-form, the existence of an intruder can be detected. The detection of the rain however is not specific as Harris can only know if someone has entered the vicinity of the rain but not where specifically they are. Additionally, those with Stealth-based techniques of a higher rank or those who can avoid the rain cannot be detected.
Minor Metamorphosis - Rank 20 Type: Supportive Range: 40 Meters | Single Target Stats: Not Applicable Evoking his latent magic potential, Harris is capable of altering the coloration of his eyes, hair and skin as well as the physical appearance of them. He can also apply this to his clothing as well. In addition to being able to alter his physical appearance as so, Harris can also take on the appearance of animals as well. Harris is however, stuck with his altered look until he either casts the spell again or has water dumped onto him. He can also apply this to other people as well.
Puppet Performance Art: Human Body Manipulation - Rank 40 Type: Supportive Range: 80 Meters Stats: Not Applicable Description: An advanced version of the Puppet Performance Art, the user attaches their magic threads to various spots on a person's body; the head, torso, both arms and both legs. The person being manipulated gains the ability to not only use their own techniques, but the skills of the Witch as well. Normally this technique is performed with corpses, however cooperative living individuals can be used as a puppet. The caster cannot forcibly control anyone who has more than half their Fortune stat.
im not sure if the puppet person using the witch's powers is fly, it'd make more sense for the witch to just use them, no?
Skills are different than Techniques. Things like the knowledge of Witch might have on a particular opponent, fighting style or movement on it's own are more aligned with being skills. I can change the wording but realistically since the Witch would be controlling a willing, or in some cases an unwilling person, the same thing would translate over with the person who is being controlled having access to those same sort of skills.
Yeah, to elaborate a little techs that would require you to actually be a Witch would be a no, but something like a dodge would be but I planned for that to be past Rank 50 after i get my catalyst.
Yeah, to elaborate a little techs that would require you to actually be a Witch would be a no, but something like a dodge would be but I planned for that to be past Rank 50 after i get my catalyst.
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"Whenever you bow your heads, raise them high again. For you are the Power Rangers."
Okay a Technique that the user of the puppet performance could do that isn't a spell for example, like a dodge where the user fakes an attack and jumps back to create distance. My intent was to give it after the rank gets increased at a certain point. So y'know if Harris has a dodging technique that doesn't need the racial and is just a regular old technique he could control a person to mimic the movements of it, which is why for now I've only used skills as the wording and later plan to add in that bit about non-witch techniques.