Eikyr

Name: Eikyr (Eye-keer)

Nickname(s): N/A

Species: Aarakocra (Bearded Vulture)

Pronouns: He/Him

Class: Ranger

Background: Outlander

Occupation/Hobby: Hunter, Adventurer, occasional mercenary for hire.

Origin: Eikyr grew up on his own in the wild jungles of Chult, and he has been fending for himself for as long as he can remember. Eikyr doesn't recall much of his parents; unsure if it's due to possible repressed memories, mayhaps they abandoned him or died when he was young, but one way or another he has made it to where he is now at the age of 8 (~27-30 years old in human years). He primarily drifts through the thick jungle between the few small outposts that exist while preferring to avoid the large city of Port Nyanzaru unless completely necessary to trade and sell things. In his travels, Eikyr learned skills here and there, though most of the skills he's honed over the years were primarily self-taught. He loves going for walks through the jungle in the early morning when the humid mist is still thick and dew clings to the trees, reflecting the the few beams of light that break through the canopy as the sun rises. Once he's shaken the sleepiness from himself from his walk, Eikyr will find a sunny spot by the river and bask in its warmth while fishing. That is his favorite morning routine for days where he has no prior plans or engagements. Eikyr leads a peaceful life more or less, killing only when necessary, and never for fun or sport. 

One day, while tracking a dinosaur (one of the many dangers native to Chult) through the jungle, Eikyr happened to cross paths with a small group of Aarakocra monks. He was shocked, the Chultan Peninsula is vast, and he certainly hasn't explored all of it, but he had no idea there were others like him out here. The monks were very friendly and polite, even to an outsider like himself, which again surprised Eikyr. After conversing for a time, Eikyr learned that they were from a monastery up in the mountains and they extended an invitation for him to come join them in living there. Eikyr, yet to really shake the surprise from himself, politely declined claiming he had other business to take care of and couldn't which, to be fair, wasn't a complete lie, he needed to hunt down this dinosaur that's been terrorizing a nearby outpost. Though, on top of that, the thought of sudden uprooting change mildly frightened Eikyr—despite his hangups, he promised the monks he would think about their offer. As they went their separate ways, the monks gifted Eikyr a map of Chult with the location of their monastery marked so he would know where to find them should he change his mind.

Eikyr couldn't think of anything else for the next few days, and eventually he just threw his arms up and thought "Fuck it, what've I got to lose?" and packed up his few tools, trinkets, and other belongings and set out for [checks map] the Kir Sabal Monastery. After about a week of trekking, and a flight up the mountain, Eikyr had finally arrived. He happened to be greeted right away by the monks he had met in the jungle; they were all pleased to see he'd changed his mind, and they then proceeded to show him around. Eikyr was surprised, but pleased, to see individuals from various races and civilizations here—apparently the Aarakocra of the monastery take in lost and wandering souls in need of family, a home, and purpose in life—there was a warmth radiating in Eikyr's chest, he could fit in here... he could help here...... he could have a family and a home here.

Personality & Traits: Tucked amidst the mountains, deep within the sprawling Chultan jungle, Eikyr makes his home in the Aarakocra monastery, Kir Sabal. Eikyr's lifestyle hasn't changed much since moving to the monastery, he still hunts and helps some of the remaining outposts in the jungle and rarely visits Port Nyanzaru, only traveling there to trade any excess meat, furs and leather, or bones he's obtained from his hunts. Eikyr's living quarters are comprised of a small grouping of buildings that he constructed himself directly into the mountainside (this was a test of sorts to prove his skills to his kinsman). Each of his mountain dens are connected by bridges, some have landings for him to fly between if there is space for it; they are only accessible by climbing the bare mountain face or flying up so only Eikyr and other Aarakocra can access them with the exception some adventurous individuals (similar to the Ewok's treehouses on Endor). The few people of non-Aarakocra descent obviously cannot fly typically, so to adapt to the precarious design of the monastery, they must either be very good climbers or other wise be carried and flown between buildings.

Eikyr may not have much of a need for money as he's not really one for material possessions aside from a few personal trinkets, however, he likes to support the small businesses in the Nyanzaru markets, usually giving extra coin to help the stall owners feed their families. Occasionally he'll accept contracts from the Port's citizens of the lower castes that are forced to live outside the walls of Port Nyanzaru, since there is nothing between them and the savage jungle they are at equally great a risk to have their homes and families torn asunder by a raging T-Rex as they are by starvation due to poverty (Port Nyanzaru has an unforgiving caste system that keeps the rich rich, and the poor poor). For these defenseless and downtrodden souls Eikyr will hunt animals and monsters, or maybe a group of bandits that are infringing on the safety of the people outside the wall. Of course, any help he offers Eikyr does as discretely as possible so as not to draw the attention and ire of the Port Trade Princes and get the good people he helps in trouble; such is the way in Chult. No matter the manner of beast, Eikyr uses every piece of his kills for one thing or another; meat for food, hides and pelts for leather armor or to decorate his home, bones to craft into weapons or jewelry, and anything excess is turned into bait for future hunts. Anything he makes that he doesn't keep for himself, he offers to his family at the monastery or trades with the people of the outer caste outside Nyanzaru.

Ideals: "Everything has a use; something seen as junk by one person, could be an invaluable trinket or material to someone else."

Bond: "I offer my skills to those in need whenever I am able. I want to help others find their "treasures" so that they can see the value in everything from the mundane to the extraordinary on the same level."

Flaws: Sometimes a little too pragmatic for some peoples' taste, Eikyr can sometimes come off as cold and uncaring despite him being quite the opposite. | Gets distracted by shiny things. | Does not like himself or his belongs to be touched. | Fond of sarcastic and vulgar language with dry humor... it's not for everyone.

Misc. Character Stats: Height - 5'7" | Weight - 115 lbs | Age - 8 years | Alignment - Neutral Good | Patron - The Winged Mother, Aerdrie Faenya, and Syranita, Mistress of the Aarakocra