Marquis Shank

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Basic Info


Name

Marquis Shank

Nicknames

Sometimes shortened to Marc by his siblings

Age

31

Species

Aquanix

Element

Watyr

Occupation

Executive of Riptide Cartel

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Pansexual

Creation Year

2012

Family

Joyeuse Riptide (mother), Ragnarok Shank (father), Lancer Shank (older brother), Cyan Shank (younger sister), Argent, Cornell, Shrike, and Turul Shank (younger brothers), Tilia Shank (younger sister), Freyr, Shakuru, and Fathom Shank (younger brothers)

Birthplace

Shakelde - Aaquanixie

Current Home

Shakelde - Aaquanixie

Profile


Physical Appearance

  • Medium-length silver/slate colored hair with longer fringe on the right side
  • Blue eyes
  • Mildly tan skin
  • Somewhat tall in height
  • Physically fit with a decently muscled build
  • Gill slits on neck
  • Razor sharp teeth
  • Rough patches of skin on arms where fin ridges can grow out from

Clothing Style

Marquis tends to have a somewhat professional style in the sense that his clothing is from high quality and rather pricey brands, yet his style remains rather simple and not overly extravagant. Marquis prefers cooler colors, usually blue, and he tends to loosen up his style more in casual situations/while off the job and while at home. Although he dresses himself well, he tends to look more relaxed and less uptight than his older brother while at work. He also greatly prefers long sleeves, which works better for him since he does not like to use his arm fin ridges unless necessary. He also likes wearing nice jackets when out and about, but he will dress more casually when at home, opting for comfy long sleeved shirts and pants.

His most common outfit while working consists of black dress pants with a black long sleeved turtle neck, although the sleeves are usually folded up to above elbow level. Over this he wears his favorite blue jacket with silver trim and white cuffs on the sleeves. Even in warm weather Marquis tends to wear high collared shirts, and he tends to get cold rather easily even when it's hot out. He sometimes wears black dress shoes for more formal occasions, but more often than not he'll wear slate colored mid-shin high boots under his pants that have reinforced toes and heels. Marquis does not go anywhere without his blue scarf, usually worn as a belt, and his gold family medallion. He sometimes wears it over his shirt, but more often that not he tucks it under to keep it safe, especially when going out in public or while working.


Personality

Marquis is a very friendly and level headed man who tends to approach any situation with optimism and practicality. He tends to be very social and helpful toward those around him, and he almost always seems to have a smile on his face. He's a highly intelligent and responsible man who likes to think things through first and prefers to err on the side of caution. Due to his warm-hearted demeanor and vast patience for others, Marquis is very easy to approach and talk to, which makes him usually the preferable one to talk to compared to his brother, Lancer. Marquis deeply dislikes conflict and violence (which is really weird in their family) and always prefers to negotiate to find a solution if possible. Since he tends to deliberate, he can comes off as being unassertive at times, mostly because Lancer is much more assertive and usually acts with Marquis advising him with his more moderate insight to balance out his aggression. He can be a bit of a pushover at times, especially when working with his older brother, and he's a touch passive with decision making since he doesn't like to impose himself on others. He won't remain a doormat when pushed too far though.

Anyone who knows Marquis on a personal level knows he's very motherly toward those around him, especially his younger siblings. He takes after their mother in the sense that he wants to support and provide for his family, and he is a very emotionally open and sensitive person that any of his siblings would feel comfortable confiding in. However, Marquis's biggest fault may be that considering how much he worries about others and is willing to bend over backward to help his family, he is often hesitant to get help for himself. He dislikes worrying others and would rather keep his personal problems to himself to keep everyone happy. He will also keep his opinions to himself if he knows they will upset others, especially Lancer. He usually puts everything personal to him on hold to put his family first, so his own needs often remain on the back-burner for far too long. He never really lets anyone see how much he may be struggling though, so on the surface Marquis always comes off as a serene and gentle man who rarely seems to let anything get him down. However, he also finds enjoyment in a lot of simple things, so he has a lot of options on cheering himself up and looking on the bright side of things.


Abilities

  • Watyr rifting - rank 1/5
  • Skilled with firearms and various other weapons
  • Underwater breathing and faster movement/mobility while swimming
  • Has a calming aura that soothes those around him

Strengths

  • Compassionate, patient, and easy to approach
  • Optimistic, warm-hearted, and selfless
  • Responsible, mature, reliable, and organized
  • Diplomatic, forgiving, and has a healthy sense of humor

Weaknesses

  • A bit passive, quiet about his personal concerns, and worries about disappointing others
  • Hard on himself for his own mistakes and tends to dwell on them longer than he should
  • Has trouble standing up for himself and tends to compromise too much
  • Devoted to his family and can be easily manipulated by them or others threatening them

Backstory

Marquis was the second child of Ragnarok and Joyeuse, and grew up being especially close with his older brother, Lancer. Although Lancer was also very clever and bright, Marquis always tended to surpass him in academic studies but was at little envious of Lancer’s confidence and leadership skills. Marquis was also a bit shy until the twins were born, and from then on he became very invested in taking care of his many younger siblings to help their mother out. Out of the siblings, while Lancer was the leader figure and the physical protector, Marquis was the more compassionate brother that looked out for the emotional well being of all their younger siblings. However, Marquis was always passive when it came to making decisions with Lancer, and he often let himself fade into the background to let Lancer receive more attention from their parents, especially their father. Marquis never felt particularly loved by his father, yet he did his best to take care of his siblings so they wouldn't bother him, since he didn't seem to like any of them that much, save for Lancer.

Lancer and Marquis were very close brothers and open with each other until a few years after their father died. Lancer held his grudge against their youngest brother, Fathom, for his hand in their father's death, but Marquis began feeling regretful for the family chasing him out. However, Marquis doesn't bring his thoughts up with Lancer anymore since he's so preoccupied and obsessed with attaining vengeance. He is reluctant to aid Lancer in his search for Fathom, but he does little to resist his older brother's demands. Marquis does his best to stay on his brother's good side, for he knows Lancer has some resentment toward him for always being "mom's favorite," although Marquis thinks otherwise. In the mean time, he does whatever he can as his brother's business partner to give him the support and advice he needs while also keeping Lancer from throwing too many of their employees out the window.


Trivia:

  • Marquis's name was chosen as the name to both reference his high standing (both from his powerful family and his position in the cartel) and also imply a sense of nobility. The term was also fresh in my mind thanks to knowing the term from Fire Emblem games. It also sounded the most likely out of several other "obscure" noble/ruler terms that could be a plausible name (especially when shortened to Marq/Marc).
  • Although he doesn't particularly care for oversized shirts or sweaters for regular outfits, he has a fondness for sleeves that are slightly too long so he can cover his hands. He is more likely to wear these kinds of comfy long-sleeved tops when relaxing at home.
  • Marquis does not enjoy resorting to violence, but he is not totally a pacifist and may choose that route if you give him no other viable option. 
    • This means he will not hesitate to shoot you in the face with a sigh and a "I really didn't want to do that..." if you force his hand. 
    • Despite the fact he dislikes violence, he isn't terribly affected by seeing it since he's so used to violent things happening around his family members. 
    • Lancer is usually the one to shoot someone out of the two of them, and Marquis will likely respond with a "Oh, was that really necessary?" and then proceed to whip out a stain remover pen if any blood spattered on them.
    • Marquis having various travel-sized laundry tools in his pockets or bags tends to be a running joke among the family, since he seems to be the most prepared for any wardrobe disaster.
  • Marquis is best friends with his older brother, Lancer, and their relationship very much resembles some odd married couple where Lancer is an overly aggressive and impulsive husband and Marquis tends to act like a overly doting, organized, and practical wife.
    • Marquis can sometimes annoy Lancer with his attention to detail and his "mother-like" quirks, such as attacking him with the previously mentioned stain remover pen and scolding him about how expensive dry cleaning can be. 
    • Marquis is always good-natured even while nagging him, and although the two can get into arguments often due to their nearly polar opposite personalities, Marquis never becomes angry with Lancer. 
  • Most of his siblings believe he's not capable of getting angry for real, and they often tease that he's the perfect son from their parents, especially when Marquis modestly insists otherwise.
  • Marquis very much takes after his mother in how much he cares for and loves his family. None of their quirks or annoying habits ever seem to bother him, and unlike their mother, Marquis also never seems to get angry at them and only ever expresses his disappointment if they've done anything wrong. 
    • Marquis can be a little more stern with his older brother though since he considers him "old enough to handle it," although this is still nothing compared to what actual sternness would be. 
  • With his younger siblings, he is very doting and can also be a little teasing with them, especially if he purposely imitates how their mother babies all of them (such as offering goofy looking children's bandages for their booboos or fussing over their hair and outfit before they walk out the door).
    • Marquis intentionally offers his siblings bandages that match their scarf colors, so he has a large rainbow variety stored in his bags for any emergencies.
  • Since Lancer can be rather overbearing and tends to have a "my way or the highway" approach to situations, Marquis has become accustomed to just following whatever his older brother does without question. 
    • Although in recent years, Lancer has become more reasonable and attentive to him, Marquis still is hesitant to bring any of his problems up so Lancer often has to force him to talk about it. 
  • Marquis is also a bit danger-prone since he will never hesitate to put himself in harm's way to protect his family. He cares about the safety of his siblings and mother far more than his own well-being.
  • Whenever he feels he has wronged someone, especially his family, he is very hard on himself and often refuses to forgive himself for it. 
    • He still won't let himself live down Fathom's exile from the family, and Marquis often beats himself up for not acting on certain things or for not taking on a responsibility himself before it was too late.
  • Although a lot of his work is in the corporate setting, Marquis enjoys places with a lot of sunlight and where he can breathe in the ocean air. He enjoys keeping the windows in his office well lit and tends to do a lot of relaxing at home outdoors, either on the beach. boardwalk, or their numerous patios.
    • To relax, he enjoys reading outside when the weather is pleasant. His favorite spot is at home on the waterside patios.
  • Marquis can have allergic reactions to certain pollen or dander, but fortunately his hometown doesn't have anything he reacts to, or at least not in a quantity that affects him. He has had a couple allergic reactions when visiting certain other regions though. They aren't typically life threatening, but they are nonetheless unpleasant and inconvenient.
  • His favorite foods are, predictably, mostly seafood. His favorite dishes in particular include salmon, although he's not super picky on the specific preparation/cooking method.
  • Although Marquis loves the idea of having a family and raising children, he's never actually given himself enough time to consider dating anyone. It's entirely possible he might not get married despite how much he would like to, but he's very likely to adopt children.
  • During his early teen years, Marquis was knocked into a coma for several days after a speedboat crashed into the docks that he and Cyan happened to be standing on. He managed to push her out of the way, and she got out of the incident mostly unharmed.
  • Old Charahub blurb: "The polar opposite of his older brother in personality, he assists his brother in heading the family business while tenderly caring for his younger siblings."