Darin is a tall, broad, energetic young man with a toned, muscular build, and spiky blue hair. More often than not, his traditional attire consists of a tight, sleeveless black shirt with a high neckline under a long, pale, sky blue, sleeveless coat that bears goldenrod trim and some tanned, brick red leather padding, khaki slacks, heavy, shin-high boots, and dyed leather bracers around his forearms. Across the back of the coat is an emblem of his own design— a hammer whose head is a comet with its tail arcing in a circle around the border of the emblem. He bears a long, jagged scar across his back that starts where his right shoulder meets his neck and continues down to his left hip.

Darin is boisterous and loud, bordering on arrogant and cocky. Hot-blooded is the name of the game with him. He speaks with energy and conviction and tends to have an optimistic outlook on matters provided they don't concern him. When directed towards himself, he's often cynical and sardonic, oftentimes leaning into self-deprecating humor. In conversation, he's honest to the the point of being tone deaf and blunt and can often say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

—– scent: Metal shavings and the ocean with a hint of smokey sandlewood. Warm yet refreshing but industrious.

—– voice: A hearty, animated baritone with considerable octave range. Inspirations: Kyle Hebert and Billy Kametz

—– body language: Animated, with lots of large gestures.

Eclectic. Darin abhors dressing up and because clothes with sleeves feel restraining. But that does not mean he can't be convinced. He'll wear mostly anything if given a good enough reason or if he finds it amusing. Tee shirts, tank tops, and board shorts are his go to relaxation choices regardless of weather unless it's truly freezing but he has been known to bust out the occasional sweater or turtle neck. Corralling him into a suit or a tuxedo is going to be like giving a cat a bath so be forewarned.

Darin is, technically, an orphan. His mother, Selene Altway, sadly died when giving birth to him and his twin brother, Dromas. His father, Dracer Altway, lost his life in an attack that also claimed the life Dromas when he and Darin were children. Darin survived that fateful night by pretending to be dead under the corpse of his father.

In Darin's home kingdom of Alvale, it is said that people with uniquely colored hair like his are descended from demons and monsters. Having survived the brutal attack that left him an orphan, the people of his hometown of Kenmore not only had no idea what to do with him but were also shocked and appalled that he survived at all. Thus, he began to be known as "the Cursed Child" among the adults in town. Sentiments that would easily find their way to Darin's ears as children love to parrot the things their parents say.

For a little over a year, Darin was bounced from home to home as most did not wish to care for him out of fear that a terrible fate would befall their own household. Fortunately, a kind smith and old friend of his father, Acteon, took him in. It was under Acteon's tutelage that Darin learned how to be a blacksmith and it was under the guidance of Isaac Kessler, Captain of the Arclight Knights that he learned how to fight. Since then, Darin has grown up putting his considerable talents to work in the forge, hiding his true strength and abilities so that he could live peacefully.

But, as is too often the case, that peace would not last.

Darin is framed for an assassination and goes on the run to find the real culprit and clear his name. His quest leads him to the true murderer: his brother Dromas, back from the dead and bearing word of an ominous prophecy. He and Darin, together, are two halves of Diomuhr, the Archfiend god of destruction and it is their fate to end the world.

Now, burdened with the knowledge of the source of his power, Darin has to cope with his fate or fight it with everything he is.

Darin is the very model of a hot-blooded individual. He's loud, brash, passionate, and tends to speak in absolutes and optimism. He's quick to fight, quicker to defend, loves to challenge and be challenged, but mostly just wants to do the right thing. He is naturally drawn to creative and excitable people and tends to push back on authoritative figures. Darin has a way of doing things and it's usually his own, against the beaten path.

That is not to say he is not insightful as well. His antics usually overshadow a keen eye for detail as he's spent his life watching people and learning how to act in a way that would ensure his survival.

This boisterous, borderline arrogant personality is the face he shows publicly. It is a mask to hide the fact that he is deeply insecure and lacks self-worth. Despite his inherent altruism, Darin does not believe he, himself, has any good or noteworthy qualities beyond his ability as a master blacksmith. He dislikes his powers due to the nature of their origin and what it means for him, his world, and potentially any other world he might find himself on. If someone calls him 'heroic' he will adamantly refuse the compliment, believing that the good he does shouldn't be celebrated. That kindness should be the rule and not the exception. Most importantly, he will attempt to resist people growing too close to him out of fear. Fear of hurting them or, worse, disappointing them should he eventually succumb to his prophesied fate. In this manner, he can prove to be more reserved than one would expect him to be.

Regardless, he is fiercely loyal to friends who manage to get through to him and the self-imposed barrier he has erected. He's prone to reckless acts of courage and self-sacrifice to help them.

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trauma/loss: Darin does suffer from some trauma since he watched his brother and father get cut down in front of him. He won't admit to it right away, but if CR progresses enough with him, he'll be open and up front about it. If that sort of thing bothers you, please feel free to talk to me about it beforehand!