#like she looks sweet and she is but i dont doubt that she'll fight fierce

[red-wardens]

About the Character: Akono Hawke

Tagged by: 3 people so I’ll do separate ones :) second one is for @mocha-writes ‘s tag, thank you! 

Tagging: @keeperscompanionsdai @a-roaming-halla @fade-footprints @briarfox13 @bitchesofostwick @norroendyrd @lipstickhawke​ and tagging back: @astraielle  (in case they want an excuse to do this for another one of their OC’s <3)

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― your muse’s name:

Akono Hawke

―  a favorite picture / faceclaim of your muse:

I adore this commissioned art of him, his piercing are on point!

― two headcannons you have for your muse:

Akono’s always struggled between wanting to behave and the insatiable urge to rebel against any rule he didn’t see the good in. He was a quiet kid growing up, polite and adept at doing his chores, taking care of his siblings, and not fighting with other kids. But his tendency to grow his hair long and collect tattoos (he currently has full sleeves and his back is completely covered. He doesn’t intend to stop) and piercings despite his mother’s protests- along with his absolute refusal to eat his vegetables- drove Leandra up the walls. Gradually these little rebellions grew bigger and towards more serious issues, but never without reason. “It’s not a fair rule...” he would insist under his breath each time he was punished. Malcolm always found it amusing though and would subtly wink at his eldest son, proud of him for not mindlessly bowing to authority.

He was bullied as a kid for his size and speech impediment. Akono used to be a very short and scrawny child, and for a couple years the twins were taller than him. Carver often got into fights with older village kids who would mock Akono for his stutter. Being anti-violence, Akono was inclined to just smile mockingly and ignore them- but Carver wouldn't have it. It strengthened their brotherhood though, even if Carver would often lose and scrappy Bethy would have to finish the fights for him. Hitting puberty in his late teens, Akono eventually shot up to 6′4 by the time he arrived to Kirkwall and filled out into a muscular frame. Carver was a little salty about that, but he still likes to tease his “little brother” from time to time, telling him to let him know if anyone is picking on him.

― three things that your muse likes doing in their free time:

Writing. He’s an excellent written communicator, capable of swaying even the most doubtful or stubborn of people with his written word. He won many over in the parts he contributed to Anders’ manifestos, and it was because of him the people of Kirkwall began to grow sympathetic to their cause. The passion and soul he puts into his writing style may seem incongruent with his cool, nonchalant demeanor, but that often only adds intrigue to those who read his words. He and Varric like to proof-read for each other, often sending each other drafts of their latest works.

Reading. He and Fenris like to read books together and discuss them. As part of Fenris’ literacy lessons, they even correspond when they’re apart, reading a chapter a day and writing letters to discuss the intricacies of the plot or the folly of the characters.  When they’re alone Akono likes to listen to Fenris read aloud in their bed while he holds him. 

Playing the Vielle. Being rather self-conscious about his stutter, Akono hardly talked as a child. To build his confidence, Malcolm taught him how to play the vielle and Akono loved it. Being dedicated to practice, he soon surpassed his father. He still plays often to keep up his skill and because of the nostalgia of it. He can almost hear his father’s laugh in the music. (In Modern AU he plays the violin.)

― seven people your muse loves / likes:

in no particular oder: Carver Hawke, Fenris, Isabela, Varric Tethras, Aveline Vallen, Sebastian Vael, eventually Helios Adaar. Isabela is the friend he’s most platonically intimate with, and he and Varric are like soul brothers, but everyone on the list is like family to him (jokes in a serious tone, “You’re like family to me, Carver.” much to his brother’s eye rolling). 

― a phobia your muse has:

Arachnophobia; Akono hates spiders. He did not have fun in the Sundermount Caves. Or in the Fade during Here Lies the Abyss. He keeps his cool and there's only mild discomfort visible on his face if others are around, but on the inside he’s yelling and trying not to bolt. In Modern AU, Fenris is the one that has to kill or remove the spiders in their home while 6′4, stone-faced Akono stands behind him pointing emphatically at the tiny home invader. 

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[Helios Adaar Edition]