Post by holymackerel on Jun 10, 2023 10:06:32 GMT
"Sorry I burned down your village. Thought there might be pirates around. Here's some cash, should cover the difference."
Common Info
Name: Thorleif Griggs
Alias: “The Fisherman”, “The Bootheel of the Law”, or “Mad Dog Griggs”
Titles: Marine Captain
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Place of Origin: Rubeck island, North Blue
Physical Info
Visual Picture:
Physical description: Thorleif Griggs is a broad-shouldered tank of a man. While not the tallest man in the world, he has a powerlifter-build - stocky, and made of muscle. His chest is scarred, and on his arms are tattooed the words “Through war, justice” and “Through justice, peace”. He has a slash-scar over his mouth that leaves him permanently snarling, and a short-cropped hairstyle. On his back are tattooed the names of pirate crews he has put away, or put down.
Clothes: Thorleif wears a marine officers coat over his shoulders, leaving his arms and chest bare underneath. Otherwise, it’s army pants and the stompiest boots you can imagine.
Defining feature: From afar, he is recognised best by his loud voice and the massive fishing hook he carries from his belt.
Personal Items:
- Journal: Thorleif is an avid note-taker, constantly imagining that future historians will be very interested in his every thought and deed. He has a large collection of finished journals on his ship, collectively titled “notes for biographers”.
- Cigarettes: A heavy smoker, he regularly has three to five cigarettes burning at the same time.
- Sandwiches, sushi, or other portable food: At all times, come hell or high water, Thorleif will have food at the ready.
Personal Info
Personality: Thorleif is cruel, foulmouthed, and rude. He disrespects everyone until they have kicked his ass, and even then he sometimes needs to be reminded of his place in the world.
Thorleif joined the Marines in order to eradicate pirates, and to exercise his desire for state-sponsored violence. Thus, he lives where the fight is thickest. His herculean strength, uncompromising attitude, and complete devotion to wiping out all pirates makes him a valuable asset to the Marines, even if they need to keep him on a short leash.
He also, ironically, has a bit of a hero complex. He wants to be remembered as a legendary warrior long after he’s dead, and thinks that his crusade will get him there.
The combination of a hard attitude, harder fists, and a propensity for moral absolutism makes him have a magnetic personality for people who wish to follow a strong leader. His crew admires him, but anyone outside may see them more as high-horse assholes.
Morals: Very few. The ends justify the means with this one. Thorleif will take hostages, break into homes, and bend the law in several places in order to achieve results. Never so far as to actually break the law, but he will walk very close to that line, exploiting gray areas and the emergency powers sometimes afforded Marines to their fullest potential.
The one thing he will never do is steal from people. He makes a point of dumping captured pirate treasure in the sea rather than spending it.
Passion:
- Hunting. Nothing makes Thorleif happier than taking down a quarry, and the raucous celebration with his crew afterwards.
- “Making history”. Whatever that means. If at any time Thorleif thinks one of his actions will be recorded and read about by kids in future schools, he gets very excited.
Loathe:
- Pirates: The suffering he endured as a result of pirates has burned a hole in his heart, that no amount of victories can fill. Doesn’t mean he won’t try...
- Cowards: Joining his ship is not for the faint of heart. His first mate, Caliga, has a standing order to shoot in the back anyone who runs away from an engagement.
Flaw:
- Obsession. Thorleif can be easily distracted by someone he perceives as a “bigger target”. He can be tricked into traps or away from his original goal if someone can play on his anger and pride.
- Budgeting: Thorleif didn't get into this business because of the paperwork. His crew is perpetually on the brink of financial troubles as a result of the Captain's morals, low wages, and a propensity to raucously celebrate each victory.
Personal Goal/Dream: Ending the “age of pirates”. He wants to be remembered as a hero of the marines for this achievement.
Defining Moment: One harsh winter when Thorleif was a teenager, his village was besieged by pirates emboldened by the crimes of Jole E D'Vil. They stole all they could, and for good measure set fire to the village’s granary when they left to go plunder elsewhere.
Starvation quickly followed. In order to survive the winter and cross the mountains to access trade routes, the village was forced to do the unthinkable. Every day, a lottery was held, and whoever was drawn was the sacrifice to be eaten.
Thorleif lost his father that winter, and swore his eternal vengeance then.
Family Tree:
- Karl Griggs, father, now deceased.
- Maria Griggs, aunt.
- Harriet Griggs, neice.
Devil Fruit Info (Only edit if you have eaten a devil fruit.)
Devil Fruit Name: What is the name of the Devil Fruit that you have eaten?
Devil Fruit Type: What type of Devil fruit power is it? (See link for explaination)
Abilities: Describe exactly what your devil fruit does. Include any mechanics of the fruit that may affect how it operates.
Weakness: Almost every Devil Fruit has a unique weakness of some sort outside of the basic curse. List them here.
Special Moves: Special Moves as shortcuts that the Moderators can read as shortcuts to a move or technique you're using with your devil Fruit power. These moves can be added upon request, or started off with/modified based on the situation.
Tactics info
Personal Equipment:
- Seastone knuckle dusters. They are Thorleifs primary weapon, and a cruel surprise for any devil fruit users who think themselves invincible.
- Fishhook: A massive fish hook attached to a chain hangs from his belt, which he uses to catch and reel in any fleeing pirates. Weather by wrapping it around people or attaching it to enemy ships, it ensures his quarry won’t get away.
- Black Den Den Mushi. Always in use, the little critter is responsible for many intrusions of privacy in the name of justice.
Skills:
- Interrogation: An intimidating figure with a cruel knack for getting under people’s skin, Thorleif uses any tactic he deems necessary in order to make pirates turn on each other, reeling in a bigger catch.
- Strength: More than anything else, Thorleif is brutally strong. He has yanked pirate ships back to shore, wrestled fishmen into submission, and knocked holes in the steel hull of a battleship. It was a wild weekend.
- Tracking: Thorleif is a competent tracker, able to find elusive figures when he has started on their tail.
- Coordination/Leadership: Thorleif runs his crew like a well-oiled machine when he has a goal in mind. He ensures everyone knows their positions, can switch plans on a dime, and keeps multiple destructive backup plans rolling all at once.
- Cooking: Thorleif is a surprisingly adept chef, and makes fantastic sushi.
Haki:
Until Haki is capable of being learned, this will stay empty.
Combat Style:
Thorleif is a close-combat brawler, and his entire style revolves around maximizing his strength.
He uses the large fishhook and chain he carries to entrap and reel in enemies, as well as a tool to disarm particularly nasty weapon users.
Then, he gets to work with his knuckle dusters. There is no quarter given once you are in his range, and he uses his armed fists both as offensive tools and to block incoming blade attacks.
His iron will means he will often rather take a hit in order to deliver a more devastating one, instead of playing it safe.
Techniques:
Oshitsu - Thorleif tosses his large hook in an arc, and yanks the attached chain to make it jerk and capture faraway enemies. Even if blocked, it can serve as a decent distraction to allow him to close the distance. Works for both people and smaller ships.
Tataki - A series of powerful jabs, delivering devastating damage to a single target or scattering groups that threaten to surround him.
Shamoji Slam - When he has an enemy firmly in grip, this brutal assault lifts them in the air, and then crushes them between the ground and his fist.
Tekkai (Iron Body) - Thorleif has mastered the Rokushiki technique Tekkai, allowing him to harden his body to an incredible degree. Rendering him strong as steel while the technique is active, it has let him survive many battles he should have no business walking away from. The downside, of course, is that he cannot move while it is active.
Common Info
Name: Thorleif Griggs
Alias: “The Fisherman”, “The Bootheel of the Law”, or “Mad Dog Griggs”
Titles: Marine Captain
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Place of Origin: Rubeck island, North Blue
Physical Info
Visual Picture:
Physical description: Thorleif Griggs is a broad-shouldered tank of a man. While not the tallest man in the world, he has a powerlifter-build - stocky, and made of muscle. His chest is scarred, and on his arms are tattooed the words “Through war, justice” and “Through justice, peace”. He has a slash-scar over his mouth that leaves him permanently snarling, and a short-cropped hairstyle. On his back are tattooed the names of pirate crews he has put away, or put down.
Clothes: Thorleif wears a marine officers coat over his shoulders, leaving his arms and chest bare underneath. Otherwise, it’s army pants and the stompiest boots you can imagine.
Defining feature: From afar, he is recognised best by his loud voice and the massive fishing hook he carries from his belt.
Personal Items:
- Journal: Thorleif is an avid note-taker, constantly imagining that future historians will be very interested in his every thought and deed. He has a large collection of finished journals on his ship, collectively titled “notes for biographers”.
- Cigarettes: A heavy smoker, he regularly has three to five cigarettes burning at the same time.
- Sandwiches, sushi, or other portable food: At all times, come hell or high water, Thorleif will have food at the ready.
Personal Info
Personality: Thorleif is cruel, foulmouthed, and rude. He disrespects everyone until they have kicked his ass, and even then he sometimes needs to be reminded of his place in the world.
Thorleif joined the Marines in order to eradicate pirates, and to exercise his desire for state-sponsored violence. Thus, he lives where the fight is thickest. His herculean strength, uncompromising attitude, and complete devotion to wiping out all pirates makes him a valuable asset to the Marines, even if they need to keep him on a short leash.
He also, ironically, has a bit of a hero complex. He wants to be remembered as a legendary warrior long after he’s dead, and thinks that his crusade will get him there.
The combination of a hard attitude, harder fists, and a propensity for moral absolutism makes him have a magnetic personality for people who wish to follow a strong leader. His crew admires him, but anyone outside may see them more as high-horse assholes.
Morals: Very few. The ends justify the means with this one. Thorleif will take hostages, break into homes, and bend the law in several places in order to achieve results. Never so far as to actually break the law, but he will walk very close to that line, exploiting gray areas and the emergency powers sometimes afforded Marines to their fullest potential.
The one thing he will never do is steal from people. He makes a point of dumping captured pirate treasure in the sea rather than spending it.
Passion:
- Hunting. Nothing makes Thorleif happier than taking down a quarry, and the raucous celebration with his crew afterwards.
- “Making history”. Whatever that means. If at any time Thorleif thinks one of his actions will be recorded and read about by kids in future schools, he gets very excited.
Loathe:
- Pirates: The suffering he endured as a result of pirates has burned a hole in his heart, that no amount of victories can fill. Doesn’t mean he won’t try...
- Cowards: Joining his ship is not for the faint of heart. His first mate, Caliga, has a standing order to shoot in the back anyone who runs away from an engagement.
Flaw:
- Obsession. Thorleif can be easily distracted by someone he perceives as a “bigger target”. He can be tricked into traps or away from his original goal if someone can play on his anger and pride.
- Budgeting: Thorleif didn't get into this business because of the paperwork. His crew is perpetually on the brink of financial troubles as a result of the Captain's morals, low wages, and a propensity to raucously celebrate each victory.
Personal Goal/Dream: Ending the “age of pirates”. He wants to be remembered as a hero of the marines for this achievement.
Defining Moment: One harsh winter when Thorleif was a teenager, his village was besieged by pirates emboldened by the crimes of Jole E D'Vil. They stole all they could, and for good measure set fire to the village’s granary when they left to go plunder elsewhere.
Starvation quickly followed. In order to survive the winter and cross the mountains to access trade routes, the village was forced to do the unthinkable. Every day, a lottery was held, and whoever was drawn was the sacrifice to be eaten.
Thorleif lost his father that winter, and swore his eternal vengeance then.
Family Tree:
- Karl Griggs, father, now deceased.
- Maria Griggs, aunt.
- Harriet Griggs, neice.
Devil Fruit Name: What is the name of the Devil Fruit that you have eaten?
Devil Fruit Type: What type of Devil fruit power is it? (See link for explaination)
Abilities: Describe exactly what your devil fruit does. Include any mechanics of the fruit that may affect how it operates.
Weakness: Almost every Devil Fruit has a unique weakness of some sort outside of the basic curse. List them here.
Special Moves: Special Moves as shortcuts that the Moderators can read as shortcuts to a move or technique you're using with your devil Fruit power. These moves can be added upon request, or started off with/modified based on the situa
Tactics info
Personal Equipment:
- Seastone knuckle dusters. They are Thorleifs primary weapon, and a cruel surprise for any devil fruit users who think themselves invincible.
- Fishhook: A massive fish hook attached to a chain hangs from his belt, which he uses to catch and reel in any fleeing pirates. Weather by wrapping it around people or attaching it to enemy ships, it ensures his quarry won’t get away.
- Black Den Den Mushi. Always in use, the little critter is responsible for many intrusions of privacy in the name of justice.
Skills:
- Interrogation: An intimidating figure with a cruel knack for getting under people’s skin, Thorleif uses any tactic he deems necessary in order to make pirates turn on each other, reeling in a bigger catch.
- Strength: More than anything else, Thorleif is brutally strong. He has yanked pirate ships back to shore, wrestled fishmen into submission, and knocked holes in the steel hull of a battleship. It was a wild weekend.
- Tracking: Thorleif is a competent tracker, able to find elusive figures when he has started on their tail.
- Coordination/Leadership: Thorleif runs his crew like a well-oiled machine when he has a goal in mind. He ensures everyone knows their positions, can switch plans on a dime, and keeps multiple destructive backup plans rolling all at once.
- Cooking: Thorleif is a surprisingly adept chef, and makes fantastic sushi.
Haki:
Until Haki is capable of being learned, this will stay empty.
Combat Style:
Thorleif is a close-combat brawler, and his entire style revolves around maximizing his strength.
He uses the large fishhook and chain he carries to entrap and reel in enemies, as well as a tool to disarm particularly nasty weapon users.
Then, he gets to work with his knuckle dusters. There is no quarter given once you are in his range, and he uses his armed fists both as offensive tools and to block incoming blade attacks.
His iron will means he will often rather take a hit in order to deliver a more devastating one, instead of playing it safe.
Techniques:
Oshitsu - Thorleif tosses his large hook in an arc, and yanks the attached chain to make it jerk and capture faraway enemies. Even if blocked, it can serve as a decent distraction to allow him to close the distance. Works for both people and smaller ships.
Tataki - A series of powerful jabs, delivering devastating damage to a single target or scattering groups that threaten to surround him.
Shamoji Slam - When he has an enemy firmly in grip, this brutal assault lifts them in the air, and then crushes them between the ground and his fist.
Tekkai (Iron Body) - Thorleif has mastered the Rokushiki technique Tekkai, allowing him to harden his body to an incredible degree. Rendering him strong as steel while the technique is active, it has let him survive many battles he should have no business walking away from. The downside, of course, is that he cannot move while it is active.
