Asad Ramzi | District 12

Asad is a very tall, tanned skin man with medium length black hair and a rugged profile. He keeps a polished appearance and demeanor when he can, though his generally attractive aura is tainted with a dangerous shadow: his overwhelming ego and self-interests. It leaks out slightly in his posture and turns what would normally be classified as a cumbersome walk into a confident and composed swagger. He keeps his monsters leashed and well confined, though his pupils have the substance of black holes. The amber in his eyes are muted and weak, rings of light bending to the will of collapse, any modicum of emotion and character being eaten away by the immense and inescapable void.

Asad enjoys his denim collared shirts paired with plain, solid, dark colored trousers most often in the shades of navy blue, dark grey, or black. With the amount of work that he does, it wouldn't be uncommon for his clothing to wear out rather fast. He does try to stay dapper, though if about to partake in hard labor, it wouldn't be out of the question for him to choose a less presentable outfit and wear his clothes so far down they break out in holes. His shoes are almost always black: plain and uninteresting would be an understatement, same as the rest of his outfit. Style is absent from Asad's wardrobe, comfort and conformity being far more of a priority.

Committed: Feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; wholeheartedly dedicated.
Asad is very dedicated, seeing it highly important to contribute one hundred percent of himself to protecting and providing for those around him. Although incredibly committed, he oftentimes gets bored of routine, finding himself doing even the most distasteful of chores. He strives to occupy himself with something every waking moment, though despite his proactive and loyal tendencies, Asad isn't hard to find. His skill and helpfulness instills inspiration in youth and respect from both peers and seniors alike, thus he is a popular choice as a worker. Although he offers help freely, receiving aid often rubs him the wrong way. Asad often mistakes kindness as charity, feeling insulted even by the simplest acts of solicitude.

Driven: Relentlessly compelled by the need to accomplish a goal; very hard-working and ambitious.
Asad is an incredibly ambitious person, though he does an incredible job tempering this side of his personality with compliant indifference towards authority. He presents himself to be an incredibly satisfying choice in leadership roles due to his competence, audacity, and prowess. His assertive personality, decisiveness, and tactical thought process makes him an exemplary leader, though unlike many, he has the skills and repertoire to back him. He utilizes his commanding presence to accumulate experience beyond his years, always striving to improve himself foremost, and those around him as well.

Accountable: Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Although Asad has a genuinely mysterious air about him, those who generally stick around him are quite comfortable. He is straightforward and simple in speech and action, always willing to justify himself, his operations, and his choices without question. He is especially responsible, always doing the things he says he will do in a timely, efficient, and effective manner making him a popular candidate for jobs. He has an immensely accountable and productive nature, and paired with his committed behavior, Asad is a very lucrative and loyal worker.

Incisive: Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
As if his strength and puissance wasn't enough, Asad is a very strategic and prudent person. He treats every decision like a move in chess, constantly thinking ahead and contemplating his options. Contrary to his seemingly simple and uncomplicated demeanor, his mind is overactive and constantly at work. No matter how complex and stressful a situation becomes, Asad always manages to maintain admirable composure and retain almost impeccable lucidity.

Coherent: Able to speak clearly and logically.
Asad is a very clear and comprehensible speaker, to the benefit of those under his command and of those around him. He keeps his verbiage sophisticated and can come off quite brusque, though his tone and bluntness isn't derived from anything but impassiveness. His indifference and lack of compassion can be quite abrasive, though he never fails to tackle problems rationally, honing a deep, articulate voice. He is oftentimes praised for his ability to diffuse situations, though instead of tact and diplomacy, he utilizes intimidation, logic, and perhaps a touch of eloquence when the situation calls for professionalism. Asad enjoys challenges, though he definitely likes to avoid personal conflicts. His unsympathetic and harshly cogent views can rub those around him the wrong way, but although consoling isn't his forte, his intelligible words are oftentimes greatly appreciated in a working environment.
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Merciless: Showing no mercy or pity.
Asad is ruthless to say the least. Pity is an unknown emotion to him, and compassion is about as absent from him as water is from the desert. He doesn't bother with sympathy, for he sees mercy and benevolence as weakness. His communication with others is through short comments and oftentimes intense body language, though those usually around him are hardly affected by his naturally oppressive behavior: most of the district trusts him with their lives, though none know how truly worthless they are to him. His eyes are often devoid of emotion, bone-chilling to his opponents, though much of his district doesn't seem bothered by it. Many can attest to his loyalty, though it is often mistakenly assumed to be towards the district and those within: Pumafang's allegiance is to the order and prosperity of himself above all else. Casualties inside and outside the district are inevitable in the walk of life.

Enigmatic: Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
Asad is a very cryptic human, his motives and thoughts constantly shrouded in an expressionless fog. Although his speech is lucid and uncomplicated, his actions are quite different. Even to the most perceptive of people, Asad is inscrutable, though it isn't as though he is hiding his emotions: Asad is dispassionate, so detached from his feelings that his actions and choices are backed entirely be reason and, albeit rarely, vengeance. Although he can be frank and short with others, his words are truthful and forthright, usually with no ill intent, though one shouldn't put it past Asad to make a grotesque joke with an unacknowledging expression. He is completely unaffected by any amount of spite and unkindness, seeing argument and social strife most often as wasted energy. Asad's indifference is always agonizingly obvious, though aside from his articulate words, that is the only obvious thing about him. The rest is an intriguing mystery.

Insistent: Insisting or demanding something; not allowing refusal.
With distinctly higher authority, Asad isn't insistent at all, though with those beneath the figureheads of his district, he can be quite persuasive and domineering. He isn't against manipulating others for his own benefit, or for the benefit of the district, though wouldn't dare challenge those appointed through regulation. Most often he gets what he wants, though when he doesn't, it hardly affects him. Disappointment is not something he is bothered by, honing his incredibly neutral mindset to move past his setbacks and recalculate the next best opportunity. With those in which he can exercise his despotic tendencies, Asad is extremely punitive and strictly insistent, his pitiless personality sometimes even more intimidating than his immense stature.

Intimidating: Having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.
Asad's colossal substance definitely contributes to his intimidating air, though much of it has to do with his enigmatic and merciless personality as well. Being a mountainous, emotionless, and mysterious person really gives him the trump card in foreign relations: he is usually able to command respect from those around him with ease due to his respectable reputation as a hard worker and a disciplined district member. Asad has a good repertoire among the district, though many of those who respect him fear him as well. The only thing protecting those in his own district is their subservience to their delegates, though even that isn't a safeguard unless the opponent practices within Asad's rules as well.

Terse: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
Asad isn't the talkative type. In fact, it is often hard to get him talking in the first place. Unless it is practical in the moment or in the future, he doesn't bother himself with addressing it. His speech is very frank and blunt, his vocabulary leaning more towards scholarly. He isn't elaborate in speech or manner, actually priding himself in his outward simplicity. He is very easy to get information out of, being straightforward and to-the-point in everything he says, though he isn't good at conversing about trivial things that would normally be included as pleasantries in casual conversation. His sparing use of words isn't quite a bad trait, though it can be quite frustrating to those who expect an eager and full response. Asad will transfer information in the fewest words possible, making for a quick and painless report, though his terse behavior is often a significant downfall in social situations.
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Vindictive: Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
Asad only has one emotion that rarely ever shows its face: revenge. He has wholeheartedly convinced himself that his actions are backed by justice, oftentimes believing that his acts of revenge are always justified. In that regards, he is a bit delusional, refusing to accept when his vengeance is wrongly placed, feeling alive when his vindictive nature sends fire rushing through his veins. Asad thrives on conflict, though his blame is often misplaced, thus he regularly punishes those who aren't deserving of punishment. He treats his district more like a responsibility and a liability than anything. Luckily for him and his allies, he hasn't run into a person from his own district whom he is compelled to avenge. He believes himself to be godly, harboring superior morals and principles, though from an outsider looking in, Asad can be a very grisly avenger when he thinks others aren't watching.

Morbid: Appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
Asad, from a young age, has been fascinated by death. He would always try to sneak in and see the mortally sick people, watching them grow weaker by the day, and sometimes by the second. He isn't saddened by death, but rather intrigued by it, constantly wondering if there is an afterlife. He is agnostic in that regard, not quite taking the time out of his life to care about such futile entities, though his interest has never really been with the soul. Asad is drawn towards death like a vulture. He is obsessed with suffering and torment, relishing agony like water on a scorching, summer day.

Imperious: Assuming power or authority with/without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Asad is a natural-born leader, taking advantage of a situation any moment he can get. He feels most comfortable in complete control, though oftentimes he monopolizes a group of people without consent. Some other leadership personalities clash with his domineering behavior, though Asad's reason almost always prevails. His actions always have a logical purpose behind them, much to the frustration of his opponents, and his prudence offers him a strong safety net if his purposes fall flat, or if he's called on his bluff. Asad wouldn't consider himself cunning, though he is intelligent, and power always brings out the best in him.

Unrelenting: Not giving way to kindness or compassion.
Although it has already been significantly addressed, Asad is unaffected by both kindness and unkindness, seeing most emotions as a waste of time and effort. He is an unyielding personality, not swaying from his set path by any means socially unless commanded to from his superiors. His unrelenting behavior often gives off the impression that he is insensitive and arrogant, though that being said would not be far from the truth at all. Asad holds himself to a higher standard than many, swaggering through life with a blood-curdling confidence, reaching out in an attempt to capture every opportunity for success he can. He places himself on a pedestal above the rest of humanity, looking down from his perch like the stony icon he is.

Coal mining was ingrained into the men of The Seam from District 12. Asad followed in the footsteps of his father, down into the colliery, then back to the surface of the world starting at the age of 10. The darkness of the pit seemed to grow on him over the years, as did his father's abuse and negligence. It always started off with a shove, though the alcohol accentuated it to a strangling grip heavy handed punches.

School was always second to the mines and his own self interests in Asad’s mind. He was the quiet kid in the back of the classroom who didn’t put much effort into school, but really got into trouble in his pastimes. An intelligent, composed prankster, Asad has a dark humor that is derived from crippling truths or suspicions either of himself or the world around him. He is good fun despite being reticent and brief.

There one moment gone the next, Asad isn’t a very constant presence, though no one ever worried he’d need help in his absences. He is a quiet, confident type who was always there for everyone else if they needed him, but abrasive if someone offered to help him. An indifferent hero in the nick of time, Asad finds his way to sneak off and reappear with ease and has taken to defense and offense with an inventory of efficient (yet not very pretty or correct) mixed martial arts techniques. Mature beyond his years with some debilitating insecurities, Asad holds himself confidently and nothing less. When not in school or starting trouble for his own enjoyment, he was in the mines with his father. His father’s house never was a safe space. Asad was a friend to all, yet a close friend to none.

Although always a reserved kid, Asad grew much more brooding and intense as time passed, and just before his 16th birthday his father died in the mines from an unrecoverable fall. It wasn't uncommon for most, but for the surefooted man who never took a wrong step, it seemed suspicious.

Asad's popularity declined in the workplace following the incident, though he wouldn’t accede his fathers fortunes. Asad would be consumed by the Community House, a place for orphaned children under the age of 18 years old. He weighed loneliness far better than abuse. Asad's charisma was nearly non-existent with all but the rejected youth he lived with, of which he began accumulating when he reached the age of 18 — when he could become a guardian to those who needed one.

Asad was already heavily involved in The Seam's population of orphans and outcasts, taking many under his wing when he was able: even more so after he inherited his fathers things, which included the small house Asad grew up in. It finally felt safe without his fathers presence. Being a surrogate brother or father figure was good practice in gaining social influence, and after much manipulation and hard work, Asad managed to get involved with a blacksmith soon after he moved himself, and some of his adoptees, into his old home.

Although seemingly fit and young, Asad lives with Atrial Septal Defect (Secundum)/Abnormal Heart Murmur. Common symptoms may include but are not limited to fatigue, heart palpitations/skipped beats, and shortened breath.

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Asad is a very unorthodox leader and strays far from tradition if given the opportunity. He is also heavily involved and supportive with youth, oftentimes outcasts like him being his most prominent, tangible weakness. Song is Gallows by The Score.