Post by lordzymeth on Aug 14, 2023 22:00:32 GMT
Name: James "Jim" Barrelov
Nicknames/Aliases: Jakov Chernakol, Jacknife Jim
Gender: Male
Age: 32 (121)
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Engaged to Kasey
Year of Birth/Death: December 7, 1902/July 17, 1934
Place of Birth: Sarakov, Russia
Classification: Sinner
Cardinal Sins/Virtues: Wrath
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Personality: Jim could be described by many as having all the warmth and affection of a jagged iceberg. Aloof and reserved, he rarely displays much in the way of emotion, except for perhaps barely-restrained contempt. Coupled with his rather large stature, Jim is a gargoyle of a man who easily inspires an aura of menace with just his presence alone, helped along of course by his fearsome reputation.
He is often seen as a particularly brutal mobster with an iron grip on his corner of the liquor industry. Anything that gets in his way or disrupts his business is met with an icy fury that quickly gives way to a brutal cruelty notable even in Hell. Despite his apparent sadism, Jim insists to only inflict such agony with a defined purpose, intending to teach his victim not to interfere with him again, or otherwise traumatize them enough to make them incapable of another slight.
Despite all that, Jim is actually a rather down-to-earth and practical person, wanting nothing more than to be left in peace to at least try and enjoy his afterlife. His goals are simply to afford himself and the few people he cares for a space to eke out their existence and enjoy some of the luxuries his hard work and dedication bring. He is also a bit of a control freak, especially when it comes to his business and his public image.
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History: Born in a tiny village in southern Russia to two parents of African descent, Jakov Chernakol did not have an easy life. He managed to find a niche in his local society with his talent for brewing, but with war looming he fled to America to avoid partaking in it, believing it to be the land of opportunity and equality. He smuggled his way there and quickly found it to be a place of intense bigotry where alcohol was in fact completely outlawed.
Forced to run in criminal circles, Jakov took on a new name and quickly gained a reputation for both his skill and the brutality with which he would defend when forced. He managed to befriend a number of local crime lords, but eventually a conflict between two rival mobs spiraled into a shootout that claimed his life. In Hell, he adapted and even excelled in the new economy. He eventually founded the Golden Feather brewery, where he crafts some of Pride's most luxurious spirits, though his side job of smuggling is almost as popular.
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Powers:
-Brand of Wrath: When he focuses his hatred and rage, faint blue flames emanate from his eyes and hands. A creature he touches with them suffers an agonizing cold burn that brands into their skin, inflicting intense pain for hours. The severity of this pain is linked directly to how strong Jim's feelings of rage are towards the individual.
Jim can also transfer this brand by "heating" metal objects he manipulates with his hands. Things like knives and bullets can hold such a "charge" for only a few seconds, and anything heavier than a few pounds is unaffected.
-Night Vision: Jim's cat-like eyes can see perfectly well in darkness. Even in pitch blackness he can see fairly well, using the nearly-imperceptible glow of his own eyes.
Skills:
-Brewing: Jim is an accomplished brewer and distiller, able to create almost any alcohol if he can get the ingredients for it. He's fond of creating his own, new drinks as well.
-Marksmanship: After a life and afterlife filled with crime, Jim is rather skilled with firearms of various sorts. He's especially fond of revolvers, since he can deliver his Brand of Wrath with the bullets.
-Torture: With or without magic, he is a master of inflicting both physical and psychological pain on others, even compared to most other demons.
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Trivia:
-Jim is 6'6'' (1.98 M) and 320 lbs (145 kg)
-He always carries a revolver on him that he affectionately has named "Lorraine". He also has a tommy gun named "Mable".
-He has a custom 1920 Ford Packard that he is VERY protective of.
-His Russian accent is usually very light and hard to notice. But when he is especially relaxed (or has had a few drinks) it comes back very strong.
-He got the name "Golden Feather" from a half-remembered song his mother used to sing.
Links:
docs.google.com/document/d/1feu1dSH651_lP8_vEKEpWMlaJMD6NgjmYmcQAwUmagI/edit
Gallery:
Nicknames/Aliases: Jakov Chernakol, Jacknife Jim
Gender: Male
Age: 32 (121)
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Engaged to Kasey
Year of Birth/Death: December 7, 1902/July 17, 1934
Place of Birth: Sarakov, Russia
Classification: Sinner
Cardinal Sins/Virtues: Wrath
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Personality: Jim could be described by many as having all the warmth and affection of a jagged iceberg. Aloof and reserved, he rarely displays much in the way of emotion, except for perhaps barely-restrained contempt. Coupled with his rather large stature, Jim is a gargoyle of a man who easily inspires an aura of menace with just his presence alone, helped along of course by his fearsome reputation.
He is often seen as a particularly brutal mobster with an iron grip on his corner of the liquor industry. Anything that gets in his way or disrupts his business is met with an icy fury that quickly gives way to a brutal cruelty notable even in Hell. Despite his apparent sadism, Jim insists to only inflict such agony with a defined purpose, intending to teach his victim not to interfere with him again, or otherwise traumatize them enough to make them incapable of another slight.
Despite all that, Jim is actually a rather down-to-earth and practical person, wanting nothing more than to be left in peace to at least try and enjoy his afterlife. His goals are simply to afford himself and the few people he cares for a space to eke out their existence and enjoy some of the luxuries his hard work and dedication bring. He is also a bit of a control freak, especially when it comes to his business and his public image.
»»———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
History: Born in a tiny village in southern Russia to two parents of African descent, Jakov Chernakol did not have an easy life. He managed to find a niche in his local society with his talent for brewing, but with war looming he fled to America to avoid partaking in it, believing it to be the land of opportunity and equality. He smuggled his way there and quickly found it to be a place of intense bigotry where alcohol was in fact completely outlawed.
Forced to run in criminal circles, Jakov took on a new name and quickly gained a reputation for both his skill and the brutality with which he would defend when forced. He managed to befriend a number of local crime lords, but eventually a conflict between two rival mobs spiraled into a shootout that claimed his life. In Hell, he adapted and even excelled in the new economy. He eventually founded the Golden Feather brewery, where he crafts some of Pride's most luxurious spirits, though his side job of smuggling is almost as popular.
»»———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
Powers:
-Brand of Wrath: When he focuses his hatred and rage, faint blue flames emanate from his eyes and hands. A creature he touches with them suffers an agonizing cold burn that brands into their skin, inflicting intense pain for hours. The severity of this pain is linked directly to how strong Jim's feelings of rage are towards the individual.
Jim can also transfer this brand by "heating" metal objects he manipulates with his hands. Things like knives and bullets can hold such a "charge" for only a few seconds, and anything heavier than a few pounds is unaffected.
-Night Vision: Jim's cat-like eyes can see perfectly well in darkness. Even in pitch blackness he can see fairly well, using the nearly-imperceptible glow of his own eyes.
Skills:
-Brewing: Jim is an accomplished brewer and distiller, able to create almost any alcohol if he can get the ingredients for it. He's fond of creating his own, new drinks as well.
-Marksmanship: After a life and afterlife filled with crime, Jim is rather skilled with firearms of various sorts. He's especially fond of revolvers, since he can deliver his Brand of Wrath with the bullets.
-Torture: With or without magic, he is a master of inflicting both physical and psychological pain on others, even compared to most other demons.
»»———————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
Trivia:
-Jim is 6'6'' (1.98 M) and 320 lbs (145 kg)
-He always carries a revolver on him that he affectionately has named "Lorraine". He also has a tommy gun named "Mable".
-He has a custom 1920 Ford Packard that he is VERY protective of.
-His Russian accent is usually very light and hard to notice. But when he is especially relaxed (or has had a few drinks) it comes back very strong.
-He got the name "Golden Feather" from a half-remembered song his mother used to sing.
Links:
docs.google.com/document/d/1feu1dSH651_lP8_vEKEpWMlaJMD6NgjmYmcQAwUmagI/edit
Gallery: