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Maximus Night

Playable

Maximus is for the majority of Univell a decimated empire a human character. One of great intentions and prowess. He is the Player character. The player will take Maximus on his journey to his fate. Maximus will unearth an ancient relic that contains a powerful evil spirt that will eventually over take him and leave him a prisoner in his changing physical form. By the conclusion of Univell a Decimated Empire Maximus is a full fledge demon who will build an army and lay waist to everything in his path. For no other reason that domination over all living creatures.

Character Stats

  • Health

  • Vitality

  • Strength

  • ​Endurance

  • Will

  • Rage

  • Defence

  • Magic

  • Dexterity

  • Agility

  • Accuracy

  • Evasion

  • Cunning

  • Critical

Basic Statistics


  • Nationality:   Univelian

  • Hometown:   Parminten a small town just outside of the Univell capital.

  • Current Residence: Univell

  • Occupation:   Artifact Excavator

  • Income/Salary:   On average 256 gold coins a year.

  • Socioeconomic Level as a Child:   Raised in a middle class family in a middle class town.

  • Socioeconomic Level as an Adult:   Earned his way into a high middle class town and on occasion scores big with valuable discoveries.

  • Birth Order:   First of three children

  • Siblings:   Younger brother and sister are twins. Their childhood was a bit rough and often they would scrabble with each other but as the yeas past their bond grew stronger.

  • Spouse:   Elizabeth Archail-Night -  Elizebeth is Maximus loving and hardworking wife. The two are equally adventurous and business minded. This at times leads them into arguments but their love for each other always prevails.

  • Children:   Michael Archail Night Michael is Maximus’s estranged son. Maximus disappeared upon Michaels birth so they never had an opportunity to build a relationship with his father. Michael is always reminded of the great man Maximus was but harbors feelings of anger because of his absence.

  • Parents:   Nelson Knight and Erin Knight. Nelson was Maximus father who was a skilled leather case maker. He taught Maximus the importance of craftsmanship. Erin Knight was Maximus mother who was a surgical and optical Instrument maker she also stressed the importance of craftsmanship.

  • Grandparents:   Alberto Knight and Gladys Knight. Alberto was Maximus grandfather who was a locomotive engineer and during his visits would play with small replicas that he built showing Maximus the importance of innovation. Gladys Knight was Maximus Grandmother a teacher and counselor for orphaned children.

  • Grandchildren:   None

  • Significant Others:   Elizabeth Archail-Night

  • Relationship Skills:   Maximus is a natural leader and has the ability to mobilize large groups to accomplish even larger goals.

Physical Characteristics

  • Age:   43

  • Height:   6'1"

  • Weight:   190lbs

  • Sex:   Male

  • Species:   Human

  • Race:   Univelian (equivalent to Hispanic)

  • Eye Color:   Brown

  • Hair Color:   Dark Brown

  • Glasses or Contact Lenses:   N/A

  • Skin Color:   Brown

  • Shape of Face:   Long and sharp

  • Distinguishing Features:   eye brows and jaw line

  • Manner of Dress:   Victorian era clothing often formally dressed for scheduled events, but doesn’t hesitate to get down and dirty if the occasion calls for it.

  • Mannerisms:   Intelligent and very keen to debate. His witty personality can at times come off as boastful but he usually has the best intentions. His usefulness to the story is his intelligence, and peacekeeping among teammates.

  • Habits:   Keeps a journal of his travels, and has a tendency to pull at his beard.

  • Health:   He has an athletic build, and stays in shape to be best prepared for his journeys. He typically trains with a make shift weight vest to accommodate the access weight of the artifact he seeks.

  • Hobbies:   He is a bit of a sketch artist as will be detailed in his journal. To relax he will sit in the park and people watch. If something catches his interest he will sketch it. This is how he came to meet his wife Elizabeth Archail.

  • Speech Patterns:   Usually makes his point in a somewhat convoluted manner only then to explain in a more strait forward fashion if the listener isn’t quite following.

  • Disabilities:   no physical disabilities

  • Style:   practical with a flair

  • Greatest Physical Flaw:   lost his left hand in an excavation accident

  • Best Physical Quality:   exceptional endurance

Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes and Attitudes

  • Intelligence Level:   Highly intelligent

  • Educational Background:   Graduate of the Queens college of Unveil

  • Mental Illnesses:   He doesn’t necessarily have a mental illness but he is Unfettered. He can commit himself to a single goal completely, absolutely, and unflinchingly. In pursuit of this goal he will have no limits, inhibitions, or fear. Nothing can chain him or hold him back.

  • Learning Experiences:   He is well versed in the world because he is well travelled. He has explored many lands beginning at a young age.

  • Short-term Life Goals:   He plans to set out to the mythical island of Naminure to uncover a legendary artifact that many question it existence.

  • Long-term Life Goals:   Maximus hopes to make enough in his journeys to solely fund his travels allowing him to bring his family on his adventures, with all the necessary amenities.

  • How the character sees himself:   Friendly, outgoing, and adventurous

  • How the character believe he/she is perceived by others:   Friendly and courageous but possibly a bit boastful, none the less he believes others believe in him.

  • Self-confidence of the character:   He is very Self confident

  • Ruled by emotion, or logic, or some combination thereof:   He is mainly ruled by logic but allows emotion to ground his behaviors and interaction with others.

  • Embarrassing this character:   There isn’t much that can sway the confidence of this character. His greatest embarrassment comes as a part of his failure to see the warnings of is final adventure as a man.

Emotional Characteristics

  • Strengths:   The ability to gather masses to aim their intentions to a single goal.

  • Weaknesses:   Has a tendency to become so focused on a single goal that he will neglect other important matters.

  • Introvert or Extrovert:   Extrovert - operates well within groups

  • How does the character deal with anger:   Manages anger well, often through acknowledgement and conflict resolution.

  • With sadness:   Maximus hasn’t had to deal with much deep personal sadness in life so sadness hits him hard when the time comes.

  • With conflict:   Handles conflict intelligently and does not back down from his stance unless proven wrong with substantial evidence.

  • With change:   Embraces change and is always looking for the next great adventure.

  • With loss:   Maximus hasn’t had to deal with much deep personal sadness. So when confronted with deep sadness such as the loss of a loved one he is deeply saddened and will morn for weeks.

  • What he wants out of life:   The glory of new taking on new adventures and the excitement of great discoveries. A little extra coin doesn’t hurt either.

  • What would he change in his/her life:   He want to find a way to continue is adventure while keeping his family close.

  • What motivates this character:   The thrill of unearthing relics of the past and the glory of new discovery.best intentions. His usefulness to the story is his intelligence, and peacekeeping among teammates.

  • What frightens this character:   The loss of his beloved wife.

  • What makes this character happy:   The smile on his wife’s face and the excitement of sharing new stories when he has returned from a long journey.

  • Is the character judgmental of others:   Yes, but tends not to judge other too harshly. He expects a lot out of others and when they meet those expectations they are great in his mind. All other need to find improvement.

  • Is the character generous or stingy:   He is generous but not foolish.

  • Is the character generally polite or rude:   He is generally polite but at times can be misunderstood.

Behaviors and Mannerisms

  • Group Behaviors:   He is a natural born leader.

  • Individual Behaviors:   Hold himself to a high standard.

  • Catch Phrases:   Onward! for glory waits for no one!

Skills/ Abilities

  • Inherent:   Leadership and cunning

  • Will learn:   The importance of love and family

Spiritual Characteristics

  • Does the character believe in a God? Many gods? None at all:   Many gods

  • What are the character's spiritual beliefs:   Grounded in the empirical nation practices of Univell, yet trusts in the legends of the Monastery.

  • Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life:   he is a spiritual person but grasps to no religion.

  • If so, what role does it play:   Religion and spirituality have little influence on his decision making.

How the Character is Involved in the Story

  • Character's Game Role (Main character? Hero? Heroine? Romantic interest? Sidekick? etc.):   He begins as our protagonist in Univell a Decimated Empire, but his adventures lead him to his demise and ultimately becomes the main antagonist of the Neveah series.

  • Scene where Character First Appears:   The Rickety Air Ship

  • Relationships with Other Characters:   A trusted leader who has gain the respect of his crew.

Scenarios

  • How does the character hold a baby:   He is a bit uncomfortable with small babies because of their fragility. One they are about six months his is more comfortable.

  • What dos the character do when they are left in a room alone:   Kicks back and enjoys the silence of solitude. He is often the center of attention and is constantly being looked to for one thing or another. So when he has a moment he will kick back close his eyes and dream of what the future might hold.

  • How does the character act around the opposite sex:   Maximus is a natural with the ladies. He has a way of attracting the opposite sex that seems effortless. He is aware of this but always remains loyal to his love.

Character Growth

  • How is the character different at the end of the game from when the game began:   Maximus learns that sometime the greatest score can be the one that unravels you and is better left undiscovered. Unfortunately for Maximus he had to learn this lesson the hard way and he has been cursed to live with his mistake until he can be freed from his demons.

Additional Notes

  • Maximus starts out as the main character of the story. Samson is explaining to Maximus and Nicholai Chartais, the captain of the air ship, the legendary island believed to exist on the back of a giant sea turtle and how they can chart their destination. Maximus goal is to uncover the ancient artifact believed to exist on the island and share it with the rest of the world. The financial gain promised by the discovery is only a bonus to the adventure and discovery he is set out for.


  • Maximus Night is a well-known Artifact Excavator who travels the world in search of ancient artifacts that reveal the past civilizations and their cultures. He is husband to Elizabeth Night and father of Michael Archail Night. Maximus is the catalyst for an ancient evil which will be released on to Nevaeh.

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