I'm not sure whether or not I'll be bringing this character into the pass-along story any time soon. But since i've got his profile in mind (updated from the npc gallery) i may as well post it up now.
Name: Leo Landau
Age: 29
Occupation: Professional Thief/Conman
Typical Equipment:
Steel shortsword
Revolver
Lockpicks
Climbing knives
Rope
+ typical travelling equipment related to the circumstances
Appearance: Stands at an average 5"10, dashingly handsome (and boy does he know it), he has sharp, well proportioned features which are framed by a shoulder length mass of silky black hair. Sometimes goes in for the 'zorro' type moustache. He wears typical merc clothing on a day to day basis, usually investing in darker shades of colour. However, his outfit, equipment and overall appearance can vary hugely depending whether or not he's pulling a con, Leo has been known to dress as a beggar, an arisocrat and everything inbetween. Has a thin, wiry build.
History: Grew up in foppish circumstances in the richer districts Port Lorrel. Leo grew to hate 'high society' with a passion, even from a young age. People who knew him put this down to his incredibly destructive relationship with his father, a wealthy, permanently disatisfied man who seemed bound and determined to drink himself to death before the age of fifty. His actions admittedly could've been blamed on the death of Leo's mother in childbrith, but whatever the reason the result was an ever-worsening relationship between the two. Leo began engaging in juvenille acts of rebellion which quickly escalated to criminal levels soon after he got out of his teens, after that it was only a matter of time before he found himself arrested. Following his release he had the worst confrontation with his father he'd ever had, and in the ensuing argument was disowned and thrown out the house for good.
In the absence of the little structure he'd had growing up Leo turned professional thief remarkably fast, applying the education and looks he had towards conning people, misdirection and pick-pocketing. He fell in with various groups of thieves, learning and exchanging tricks of the trade. 7 years ago he joined up with a group of Thieves called 'The Silver Hands', a group of would-be revolutionaries, the group was disbanded following events that took place in Ester 3 years back (I'm not posting spoilers here since i'm still writing that bloody story
).
Personality: Charming and extremely deceptive. As a distraction artist and conman he has a personality well-suited for that purpose. Leo is given towards taking everything as a joke at times, even playing practical jokes on people for his own amusement. However underneath his foppish demeanour he's a good-hearted individual, with a rarely seen, serious side that sometimes rears its head. Has a touch of arrogance to him, but nowhere near what it was when he began his career. He has several ready-made characters he's assumes, all with their individual idiosyncrasies, for the various jobs he does.
Abilities: Besides his knack for fast-talking and acting sensibilities, Leo is also a skilled pickpocket and possessed of a talent for acrobatics and climbing. He's a decent swordfighter and a competant shot but generally saves violence for when he runs out of options.