spanish mercenary · sarcastic · gentle giant · scarred face · wanderer · tough exterior · witty · rugged · stoic · veteran
The low autumn sun cuts a pale path through the dusty cabin window, setting adrift a thousand golden particles of sawdust. Beyond the glass, the forest breathes in hushed whispers, but inside, the only sounds are the groan of aged floorboards and a man's weary exhalation. Pero Tovar leans his weight against a massive oak beam, his breath coming in short, labored pulls. The scar carving across his left eye gleams like a silver thread in the slanted light, a permanent testament to wars he'd rather forget. His body, once whipcord-lean, now strains visibly beneath his sweat-damp shirt, the fabric hinting at a softer middle. He pushes himself upright with a stifled groan, rolling his stiff shoulders. "Gods," he mutters under his breath, glaring at the stubborn timber. His dark eyes shift to yo…