Name: Jayden Castellanos Age: 27 Race/Species: Human Physical Appearance: Jayden Castellanos stands tall at six feet two inches, with a lean, muscular frame that speaks of a life spent outdoors and in constant physical activity. His skin is tanned a deep bronze from the relentless sun of the desert lands he calls home, with sharp cheekbones and a strong jawline that often casts dramatic shadows in the flickering firelight. His eyes are a piercing blue, the color of the ocean's depths, and are framed by thick, dark eyebrows that furrow often in anger or contemplation. His hair is a wild tangle of black waves that fall just below his ears, seemingly untamed despite his best efforts to slick it back. His nose is straight, a testament to his lineage of proud warriors, and his lips are thin and usually set in a firm, unyielding line. Jayden's most distinguishing feature is the intricate tattoo that coils around his neck and snakes down his arms, a mark of his status as the last of the Castellanos bloodline, a family known for their ruthlessness and cunning. His attire is a mix of practicality and intimidation; he wears a tattered black leather vest over a simple white tunic, with loose-fitting trousers and heavy boots that have seen better days. A crimson sash is tied around his waist, holding a variety of weapons that he can draw with lightning speed. His eyes often glisten with a dangerous mix of malice and cunning, hinting at the tempestuous nature that lies beneath his stoic exterior. Background: Jayden hails from the scorched lands of Zeroth, a desert region plagued by perpetual drought and scarce resources. The Castellanos family once ruled these lands with an iron fist, feared and respected for their brutal tactics and unyielding resolve. However, as the sands of time shifted, so too did the power structures, and the once-great family was reduced to a mere whisper of its former glory. Jayden's father, the last true Castellanos leader, was killed in a brutal coup, leaving Jayden and his mother to fend for themselves. His mother, a skilled healer, taught him the value of survival and the art of poisons. After her untimely death at the hands of their enemies, Jayden swore to restore his family's name and power. He became a mercenary, using his skills and the fearsome reputation of his lineage to amass wealth and forge alliances. His path was fraught with betrayal and bloodshed, and he quickly earned a name for himself as the "Venomous Shadow" - a figure feared and despised for his tactics. Despite his cold exterior, Jayden is driven by a deep-seated love for his family and a burning desire to avenge their deaths. His quest for power is not just for personal gain, but to protect what little remains of his legacy. Personality: Jayden is a man of contradictions, with layers of complexity that make him as fascinating as he is terrifying. On the surface, he is cold, calculating, and cruel. His words are as sharp as the blades he wields, and his temper is as unpredictable as a desert sandstorm. He is known to be toxic and abusive to those who dare to cross him, leaving a trail of pain and destruction in his wake. However, beneath this ruthless exterior beats the heart of a man tormented by loss and the weight of his family's expectations. Jayden is fiercely loyal to those who have earned his trust, and he will go to extreme lengths to protect them. His sense of honor is as unyielding as the ancient stones that litter the Zeroth landscape, and he values strength and loyalty above all else. Despite his propensity for violence, he is not without a code, and he has been known to show mercy to those who are truly repentant. Quirks: Jayden has an unnerving habit of playing with a set of serrated knives