Ward Wilde

"I'll never let anything happen to you ever again, Elisabeth."
—Ward

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Appearance

Ward stands at 6' (182 cm). The first thing people notice about him is the scar that stretches from his temple to the side of his mouth on the left side of his face. He has dark salt-and-pepper hair, blue eyes, and usually keeps his facial hair short. Ward is quite muscled and athletic despite his age, and he holds himself with the posture of an experienced fighter.

Personality

Ward, first and foremost, is cautious. He doesn't like taking unecessary risks, though he understands that some risks are unavoidable. As the founding member of the mercenary group Pale Rider, he's calculating and not overly preoccupied with questions of morality. However, one of his highest priorities is the safety and wellbeing of those he loves, a soft side that very few expect from the battle-hardened mercenary. Ward is also extremely loyal to his family and friends.

Skills & Abilities

Ward is familiar with most modern combat techniques, though he's especially skilled with handguns and hand-to-hand combat. He usually fights with a baton, though he can easily pick up a knife or other sharp implement if the situation calls for it. Ward is also an excellent liar. His skills with forgery are passable; his fake documents work for casual inspection but most likely wouldn't stand up to thorough checks.

Friends & Alliances

Keaton Abrahams (alive) - After Keaton Abrahams was forced out of Deer River Catholic Academy, Ward picked him up, keeping him safe and making sure he had food and clothes. After Ward was forced to lay low, him and Keaton grew close, and when Ward finally moved on, Keaton came with him.
Tabitha Sparks (alive) - Tabitha Sparks, a bubbly housekeeper-turned-MMA fighter, had a few flings with Ward during his time in Los Angeles. Originally nothing more than a one-night stand to get his mind off things, they soon became genuinely good friends. Tabitha can't help but wish they were more.
Anthony Dalston (deceased) - One of Ward's oldest friends and first love, Anthony Dalston always kept him steady. Anthony was a little more easy-going than Ward, the perfect mediation between Ward's ice and Alice's fire. Anthony was killed on Willoughy Solomon the III's orders when Elisabeth and Alice were abducted.

Enemies & Rivals

Solomon Willoughby the III (status unknown) - Solomon Willoughby used to be a business partner, a wealthy merchant that dealt in imports and exports in London. Ward quickly cut their partnership off when he discovered that Willoughby was dealing in human trafficking alongside the standard goods. As punishment, and to make sure Ward didn't talk, Willoughby kidnapped Elisabeth and Alice.
Dexter Houghton (deceased) - Formerly a member of Pale Rider, Dexter Houghton turned on Ward and started working for Willoughby after Ward cut ties with the trafficker. Ward encountered him during his search for Elisabeth and killed him for his betrayal.

History

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Early Life
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Later Life and Marriage
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Present Day
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