Full Name:Cassian Baratheon
Aliases / Nicknames:The Black Storm, The Oncoming Storm
Titles: Captain of the Oncoming Storm
House: Baratheon (second son)
Allegiance:None
Age: 19
Gender / Pronouns: Male
Date of Birth: Late 92 AC
Place of Birth:Storm's End
Current Residence: The Free Cities of Essos
Appearance
Height:7'0"
Build: Extremely large and heavily muscled broader and more powerful than his older brother
Hair: Thick black hair
Eyes: Violet-purple
Skin / Complexion:Fair Baratheon skin, already tanned and weathered from the Essosi sun
Distinguishing Features:
His body carries several scars from his time fighting in Essos. His great height, black hair, and unexpected purple eyes make him impossible to overlook.
Typical Clothing / Style:
He prefers the lighter, more ornate styles found in Dorne and the Free Cities — embroidered coats and robes in cream, gold, and deep green, usually worn with a sash and practical boots.
Voice / Demeanor: Deep and warm, often carrying a laugh.
Personality
Core Traits: Warm, laughing, loyal to those he chooses, restless, free-spirited
Strengths: Natural strength, charisma, and an easy way of drawing people to him
Flaws: Impulsive, holds tightly to old grudges against his family
Habits / Mannerisms:Laughs easily, even in tense moments. Claps people hard on the back.
Background
Family:
- Father: Lord Boremund Baratheon
- Older brother: Borros Baratheon
Cassian was never meant to inherit. From childhood the differences between him and Borros were clear. Borros carried the weight of future lordship with pride and rigidity. Cassian was louder, freer, and far less willing to bend. The violet eyes he inherited only made the distance between them worse Borros saw them as a flaw, while Cassian never tried to hide them.
Upbringing:
He trained at Storm's End like any son of the house. He was always the stronger fighter of the two brothers, yet he showed a surprising gentleness toward those weaker than himself. He and Borros never grew close.
Key Life Events:
In his mid-teens Cassian left Storm's End. He took a small group of men with him (no more than ten at the start) and sailed for Essos, determined to make a name that belonged only to him. There he began fighting as a sellsword and soon formed his own company the Oncoming Storm.
Education / Training:
He received the standard martial training of Storm's End. Once in Essos he began learning from every style he encountered, shaping himself into a more complete fighter.
Dragon
Dragon's Name: None
Bond Status: Unclaimed (he carries the blood to potentially claim one)
Position & Power
Role:Captain of the Oncoming Storm
Political Stance: None. He has removed himself from Westerosi affairs.
Allies: The men of his company
Rivals / Enemies: Borros Baratheon
Relationships
Immediate Family:
- Father: Boremund Baratheon
- Brother: Borros Baratheon (bitter rivalry)
Close Allies / Friends:
The original core of the Oncoming Storm the small group of men who left Westeros with him.
Notable Rivals: Borros Baratheon
Skills & Abilities
Special Traits:
- Exceptional physical strength and size
- Noticeable resistance to high heat
- The blood to potentially claim a dragon
Combat Skills:
- Mastery of the two-handed battle-axe
- Strong swordsmanship
- Skilled grappler and hand-to-hand fighter
Signature Weapon:
Storm Fury
A heavy two-handed Valyrian steel battle-axe, reforged during his time in Essos to suit his size and style.
Other Skills:
- Basic High Valyrian
- Leadership of a small free company
- Practical experience dealing with the Free Cities
Quirks:
Laughs in the middle of fights. Gives the men around him lasting nicknames.
Reputation:
In the Free Cities he is beginning to be known as a young but dangerous captain who keeps his word. In the Stormlands he is remembered mainly as the son who walked away.