WoW Character Profile: Parnis Val'Kaeon, aka Soryk
The Basics –––
Full Name: Parnis Val'kaeon Nickname: Soryk, Val Age: Adult Birthday: 17 April Race: Sin'dorei Gender: Male Marital Status: Widowed Art Album: Here
Physical Appearance –––
Hair: Red Red - Mid-Back Facial Hair: He prefers to keep a goatee, but often lets his shadow grow in before he sees fit to groom it. Eyes: Aqua Height: 6'0" Build: Muscular Enough Distinguishing Marks: N/A Scars: His body (torso, abdomen, arms, legs) in general is riddled in a variety of scars. Tattoos: N/A Piercings: Two holes in his left ear, One in his right. He doesn't usually wear earrings, however. Common Accessories: Whether it's in his hair or somewhere on his person, Soryk tends to carry a rather ratty teal ribbon of silk. In his boots, he keeps his daggers, which are relatively nondescript and don't appear to be sentimental. He keeps them in good condition, however. Likeness: Mads Mikkelsen
Personal Information –––
Profession: Soryk has been a sellsword and informant ever since the Scourge came up through Quel'Thalas. Hobbies: Is murder a hobby? Soryk spends the majority of his time looking for his next job. He spends a decent amount of time people watching and eavesdropping on conversation, usually in hopes of acquiring information that he can sell to someone else. On the rare occasion, Soryk enjoys reading non-fictional pieces on strategy. He also favours goblin engineering and technological advancements. Languages: Orcish, Thalassian, Common Currently Living: Soryk tends to travel from inn to inn to inn, wherever his work might carry him, however, he has an actual run-down place of residence in the south of Stranglethorn (Booty Bay). Birthplace: Quel'Thalas - The very heart of Silvermoon Religion: N/A Fears: People in general, women specifically, children, romantic connections, romantic anything, his dead wife coming back to life, necromancy and necromancers, forming connections with others, consequently letting down someone he's formed a connection with.
Personality/Description:
Soryk is a rather tall man and often stands and carries himself with a somewhat intimidating posture. His tanned skin implies that he sees plenty of sun. He keeps his very red hair long, often wearing it back or up in some way, held in place by a teal ribbon that has seen better days. He could claim that he keeps his facial hair well-groomed and as close to immaculate as possible, however, the goatee normally adorning his chin frequently overgrows until he sees fit to fix it.
He is not an excessively muscular man, but enough so that it is evident he is rather self-sufficient. He tends to favour soft leathers and despite his height and his build, is rather good at stepping lightly, something that he claims goes hand-in-hand with his work. Although he doesn't dress in any way that would be considered impressive, when he speaks, he still often carries a flourish to his tone that betrays older days of being well-educated. It is likely that Soryk comes from a minor noble household, though he claims he doesn't support that kind of lifestyle.
He presents himself as being very self-interested and not particularly charitable, though at times he will do things (such as paying for pastries at a bakery where the first [reasonable] order is free) that contradict that. He is the kind of man who is most concerned with himself. Where he's going, how to get there, and how to use others to achieve that. Despite this, he doesn't really wear that openly, instead opting for a certain annoying potential charisma about his person.
His line of work has put him in many positions where he's had to do cruel things such as murdering entire families, poisoning water supplies, torturing people by cutting off various body parts and sending them off for ransom. As a result of this ongoing lifestyle, Soryk does not seem to be a particularly apologetic or empathetic man. He is very pragmatic and very much of the mind that he will do whatever he has to do in order to survive, even if that means making sure others don't.
Whilst it may seem that he loves the sound of his own voice, Soryk prefers to make it seem like he's saying a lot, but in actuality, trying to give as little information about himself as possible. He is an incredibly private person and really keeps everyone at an appropriate arm's length of him, both physically and emotionally.
Soryk's relationship with and to women is turbulent at best. He is not afraid to be openly chauvinistic and misogynistic towards many of them, or to simply treat them as though they have no significance or importance. The ease in which he does this, however, implies that it's likely a built facade. Soryk is actually relatively terrified of both women and children, and rather, it would be more accurate to say that he's more terrified to form relationships with either as a result of his history with loss.
He doesn't really make mention of having any friends, though he has at least one, and prefers to consider himself more of a 'lone wolf' sort of individual.
Relationships –––
Mother: Narine Val'kaeon (Alive) Father: Zanith Val'kaeon (Status Unknown - Soryk assumes he is deceased.) Siblings: N/A Children: N/A Other Family: Ei'riya Aubingne (Wife - Deceased) Pets: N/A
Sex & Romance –––
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Preferred Role: Dominant | Submissive | Switch | Unknown Preferred Position: Bottom | Top | Vers | Unknown Turn ons: Banter, intelligence, wit, deception, manipulation, murder, blood, knives Turn offs: Obsession, religion, zealotry and fanaticism of any kind, excessive romance Love Language: Acts of service, gifts Relationship Tendencies: Soryk struggles deeply with commitment, but not because of a lack of capacity to love. Rather, he fears losing someone that he does love and having already experienced that once, he is definitely afraid to experience it again.
Traits –––
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Extroverted / In Between / Introverted Disorganized / In Between / Organized Close Minded / In Between / Open Minded Calm / In Between / Anxious Disagreeable / In Between / Agreeable Cautious / In Between / Reckless Patient / In Between / Impatient Outspoken / In Between / Reserved Leader / In Between / Follower Empathetic / In Between / Apathetic Optimistic / In Between / Pessimistic Traditional / In Between / Modern Hard-working / In Between / Lazy Cultured / In Between / Uncultured Loyal / In Between / Disloyal Faithful / In Between / Unfaithful
Additional Information –––
Smoking Habit: Previously Socially, Nowadays Never Drugs: Previously Socially, Nowadays Rarely Alcohol: Liberally and Socially
RP Hooks –––
The only son of the Val'kaeon household, which prior to the Third War, was not entirely unheard of. After the Third War, however, any discussion of this household mysteriously vanished. Despite his appearance, Soryk still speaks in a rather schooled and educated way, potentially betraying his more privileged upbringing.
'Soryk' is an alias, though the man himself may insist that it's actually his name. It is the name he uses every time he accepts a job. Enemies and allies alike would be familiar with it.
A mercenary and sellsword by trade, Soryk will do anything for the right amount of coin. He is a deeply unscrupulous man, making him an excellent candidate for tasks that would ordinarily make stomachs churn and breed apprehension.
Rather good with his hands and not lacking in skill when it comes to skinning, tanning, and hiding, Soryk doesn't sell any of his works, but every now and then one might be able to happen upon him when he's keeping himself preoccupied with something other than dirty deeds.
Often found in the company of a shal'dorei robed man by the name of Marint. The two can frequently be found visiting local taverns all over Azeroth (and other places) usually huddled in a corner. In some of these taverns, Soryk seems to be somewhat known by the serving parties, for good and bad reasons alike.
Looking For –––
Friends, frenemies, rivals, enemies, romantic partners, pre-established relationships from his past, business opportunities, employers, fellow sellswords and informants, other unscrupulous types, innocent people who want to be corrupted or somehow otherwise jeopardised.
I like making connections with other players and really want to build relationships with other characters. I believe in organic development and will roleplay pretty much anything on the spectrum from joyful, domestic bliss to tragedy and anguish to murder and other reprehensible things. (I am pretty not good at writing combat; sorry in advance!)
I love the exploration and the growth between characters and their dynamics, be it positive, negative, or in some grey place.
Contact –––
You can contact me with IC or OOC things on the below:
In-game Mail / Tells / Messages Tumblr Asks / Messages If you have my discord name, please feel free to reach out to me, especially if we share a discord server. (I don't hand this out, but I'll give it to people I've played with before.)
In-game name, Wyrmrest Accord-Horde: Soryk Follows will come from @lilyofporcelain





















