Hit Me Where It Hurts

     Alignment       True Neutral.
     Associations       The Order of Nald'Thal.
     Residence       Ul'dah.
     Birthplace       Old Sharlayan.
     Occupation       "Apprentice".
     Patron Deity       Nald'Thal.fussy, detail-oriented, pedantic. where ul'dahn burial rites are concerned, the smallest mistake can spell disaster.

Rhys, of Sylvester and Sons Funeral Services, took to the dressing and casketing of the deceased more readily than either of his two brothers. At a certain point, though, he decided that actually, not being squeamish, it'd be good for him to learn more and eventually become a chirurgeon. He excels at the coursework.

Soon after this, his brother Elgan succumbs to the illness that's plagued him his whole life, and instead of spurring Rhys on in his medical studies so that maybe he can help treat people like Elgan; maybe he can help to fix things like this, it just destroys him. He withdraws from the

Studium and goes back to helping out with the family business, but everything is a bitter reminder.And for someone who's been around the dead for most of his life, and no matter how much he tells himself that he of all people should be able to grieve and move on for his brother, he just can't. All of the condolences he gives other people make him feel like a hypocrite, too. Rhys decides that he needs to find meaning in death beyond any of the services his family provides; beyond just putting Elgan in the ground and talking about how much they all miss him, which

makes him feel worse about the work he does—like some sort of sick cycle, so he travels to Ul'dah, the one place that's known for its belief in a realm beyond the living and material.It's worth noting that as much as he wants his brother back, the idea of trying to bring someone back from the dead repulses him. What if it's not really them that comes back? What if their spirit wants to move on? What if by doing so, he'd be no better than some cultist looking to use a corpse for their own ends?

Personality

Introduction
Filler text below.Rhys eats three square meals a day, knits and bakes to relieve stress, and murders people on behalf of the Ossuary. "Revenge orders," they call them, and who better to send out than a man who looks like a ghost?It's no small wonder that he got on well with Kaz Cato—or, about as well as two horrible, poorly-adjusted men who seem to hate each other can.Something powerful lurks under the surface."You're being off-putting about it, you strange little man. Laurel, I assume. They were much more charitable in their description of you," he spits, then turns, both head and body, back towards Kaz.

     Name       Rhys Sylvester.
     Age       24.
     Pronouns       He/him.
     Gender       Cis male.
     Orientation       Bisexual.
     Race       Midlander.
     Build       6'5", lanky and all legs.
     Residence       Ul'dah.
     Birthplace      Old  Sharlayan.
     Alignment       True neutral.
     Associations       The Order of Nald'Thal.
     Positive       Great with kids, loves gifting, strong respect for the dead.
     Negative       Mean, passive until it suits his interests, gaslight gatekeep girlboss.

     Perfume of Decay       Rhys can often be found browsing market stalls and magic shops for morbid trinkets.     Buried on a Budget       Should you lack the funds for an interment within Erralig's Burial Chamber, Rhys can direct you or your loved ones to a lichyard within your price range.     Unnatural Causes       If your loved one's last will and testament contains a vengeance order, Rhys will take care of it on behalf of the Order of Nald'thal of the Arrzaneth Ossuary.     A Purl of Wisdom       Avid fibre arts enthusiasts may find a kindred soul in Rhys, who took up knitting some summers ago to relieve stress.     Bring Out Your Bread       Rhys's enthusiasm for flower arrangements has translated to a passion for floral painted macarons and buttercream flowers.Hang around in enough sketchy bars and you'll meet Rhys.

     About the author       Arthur, he/him, 24, PST. Ultimate raider and aspiring roleplayer. Thank you taking the time to read this carrd!     1       NO AI. NO EXCEPTIONS. ZERO TOLERANCE.     2       I will only write with you in private / outside of venue hours if you are 21+.     3       Rhys is a very mean character. If you have issues with how I have written Rhys, please speak to me about it directly.     4       Do not metagame any facet of Rhys or his relationships. This includes information that you have learned OOC in good nature.     5       I will not write with NPC characters, vastly overpowered characters, warriors of light or any similar themes.     Disclaimer       Any analysis of darker themes through fiction is not approval of the content matter itself. I believe that by examining tragedy and deviation through their respective contextual lenses, we are able to explore what makes us human.