Kivan Szordrin Valin

~Basics~

Name: Kivan Szordrin Valin
Alias: "Shades of Gray"
Age: A fact Kivan keeps to himself, while the exact age is uncertain, his partner Keshayla has placed him at least over seven hundred years.
Race: Drow
Gender: Male
Eye Color: Misty Violet
Hair Color/Style: White, upper back in length, usually pulled back in a simple braid or ponytail to keep out of his face.
Height: 5'8
Weight: 160lbs
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Occupation: Mercenary. Doyen to the "Manor"

Distinguished Characteristics~

Dress: Kivan's able to adapt his style, often depending which setting he has currently found himself in. While home, in modern day New York, he's rather taken to appearing clean and well dressed. He prefers designer jeans and dark toned, button up dress shirts or polos, suits when the situation calls for it, with fabrics that are always rich, and always soft. While appearance is important to him, clothes are easily discarded and replaceable, he won't hesitate to ruin them if there's need..
Mannerisms: Kivan is living day by day, acting as the other Doyen to his guild, 'The Manor' and seeing to the continuation to the one thing he announces as 'his'. Strangers are noted but mostly ignored, not one to make conversation to pass the time in a closed elivator. He prefers to keep to himself, including his past and future intentions. While he's friendly to those he has to work with, questions concerning some topics are outright ignored. He's only allowed his partner, Keshayla, a glimpse of some of his past, and while he trusts her more than anyone, he still keeps his secrets from her. (And while she holds these secrets herself, she still enjoys the game of finding out more about him, always seeking a bit of information or a rise when she pokes at sensitive subjects.) If you're crossed under speculation, found guilty for some act or hold a contract on your head, Kivan's friendly appearance shifts to cold calculation. He's never lost, he's always collected, and he'll not make an exception out of some sap story.
Habits (Good/Bad): Working with a Lycan isn't easy, Kivan has has to adapt to the occational mood swings and constant hunger his partner surfers. While he's often distant, he and his partner had formed a Kindred spirit, easily able to read one another and openly show affection that's often misconstrued for what it really is. Lycans need the closeness of touch, especially one without a pack, and while he often complains about her gluttonous ways; he's always got some sort of snack on hand for her to munch on. Often, seeing this sort of affection cause other women who swoon over the Drow to become jealous over nothing more than a good friendship, this often causes the Drow to turn cruel towards them, bristles his feathers, and simply moves onto the next.
Greatest Flaw: Kivan likes his secrets, he plays things rather close to the chest, and it's not often, if at all, that he allows others in or onto his playing field.
Best Quality: Kivan adapts to change, and while he may not be overly strong, he's a rather high constitution.
Hobbies: Wittling.
Favorite Saying/Personal Quote: "Keshayla, you gluttonous pig..."
Special Tallent/Skills: Infrared vision, he's able to see heat signatures in the dark. Elongated ears inable a greater sensitivity to hearing, (it's useless to try and sneak up behind him). Shadow magic; while this isn't exactly a proven fact; all those who have experienced this have yet to live to tell the tale. his partner has held witness to his powers; and through a glyph he's placed on her, linking the two, she's able to draw the magic from him, and through her.

Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes~

Worst Fear: Kivan isn't terrified of one particular thing. He doesn't jump at spiders or panic in a small, enclosed room. He has made many enemies over the years, and while it couldn't be helped, and while he knew getting involved with others would put them in harms way, he's accepted that. But even so, he doesn't want to see his friends get hurt.
Greatest Joy: Sparring with Keshayla, having their daily battle of wits. Adrenaline rushes, narrow escapes, good, fine whiskey, and a tumble in the sack.
Motivation: He's a Drow, what else other than Personal Gain?
Belief in a higher power?: His goddess, Elistraee, who gifted him with his magic.

Violence~

Fighting Style: Resourcful brawler. Keshayla isn't afraid to fight dirty, or to use and manipulate her surroundings to keep the advantage.
Weapon of choice: Where Keshayla is a brawler, flinging herself in harms way and brings down as many people as possible at once; Kivan is a calculating foe. His strikes may be fewer than his brash partner, but they're devistating and hard. He goes for the supporting foundations of a building, while his partner forcusses at one floor at a time.
Special abilities: Shadow Walker
Weakness: Bright, intensive light. Although he's adapted to life on the surface, he still has the need to wear sunglasses durring the day for his sensitive retnas.
Greatest Advantage: In the dark, with his partner, and when he's feeling particularly fiendish.
Partner(s): Keshayla West