Marlynx

"'Shut your damn mouth' - Marlynx to pretty much anyone he talks to."Marlynx is an Exceed and a member of the Orion's Belt Guild. He is known for being a skilled fisherman, maritime hunter, archer, and sailor. His status as a Maritime Hunter means that he spends most of his time at the coastal regions of Joya and Minstrel as opposed to the Guild Hall. Though Exceeds are often looked at as "sidekicks" or "partners" to mages, Marlynx works independently of other mages in the guild. Though being independent, he is often seen grouping up with other hunters who specialize in fishing as well as hunting sea monsters. In such groups, he functions as the de-facto leader due to his specialized knowledge of maritime ecology.

Appearance
In his Exceed Form, Marlynx resembles a short, bipedal cat-like creature with tufts of black hair on his ears, and goatee-like tufts on his chin. He has a scar on his right eye. He has Peach-colored fur and wears a small quiver with a strap that runs over his shoulder. He wears beige pants with a leather Sachel attached to the waist. He is often seeing carrying around an arrow.

In his battle form, his body becomes much taller, heavier, and more developed in muscle tone. His quiver becomes larger and a large recurve bow materializes in place of the arrow which he carries around in his exceed form. His satchel on his waist also becomes bigger.

Personality
Many people in the guild try to avoid talking to Marlynx as he can be rather abrasive in his interactions with other people. Marlynx is outspoken, sarcastic, and brutally honest. He will say what is on his mind in spite of the reactions it may incur in other people. Marlynx can also be very vulgar in his speech and is considered to have "no filter."

In spite of his abrasive personality, Marlynx does care about his guild and its members. He will often scold other fellow hunters when on hunts with their best interest in mind. Unlike Lars, however, Marlynx is more forceful and rough when doing so. Marlynx is a very intelligent individual, meaning that he can be relied on in a pickle. He is used to taking on very dangerous jobs, so his style of leadership is inherently stricter to ensure the safety of his crew members.

Aera
Like all exceeds, Marlynx can use Aera magic, enabling him to fly as well as neutralise the weight of any passenger he carries. Marlynx puts this magic to great use in combat, soaring over the ocean and sniping prey from above the waters.

Battle Form
Marlynx is capable of entering into a battle form which enhances his speed, size, and strength. However, he can only maintain this form for a limited time. He is known to use Aera magic whilst in battle form to hover over the ocean surface and snipe prey using his magical bow, The Mariner. The combined use of Battle Form and Aera Magic further shortens the length of time in which he can maintain Battle Form.

Master Marksman
Marlynx is known in his guild for his deadly accuracy when shooting a bow. His knowledge of the anatomy of the monsters he hunts and his deadly precision allow him to swiftly take out large monsters in only a few blows. He prefers to use his Battle form and Aera magic to snipe monsters from afar, usually from far above the surface of the ocean.

Enhanced Eyesight
Marlynx has incredible eyesight; 20/20 vision. This enhanced eyesight aids him as a hunter as it enables him to focus on prey form afar. Using this to his advantage, Marlynx prefers so snipe monsters from a distance which he can see the monster but the monster cannot see him.

Enhanced Strength
Marlynx possesses enhanced strength which helps him use The Mare Vaporum to its fullest extent.

Master Mariner
Marlynx is highly skilled at navigating ships at sea as well as maintaining the integrity of ships.

The Mare Vaporum
The Mare Vaporum is Marlynx's magical bow. The bow requires a considerable amount of strength to use effectively but rewards the user with incredibly fast and powerful shots. The bow, having a draw weight of 65 lbs, can shoot arrows which have devastating potential to pierce tough hides, even when their force is attenuated by moving through water.

Valles Marineris
The Valles Marineris is a rather large frigate which is designed to aid in hunting maritime monsters which reside far from the shore. The frigate is armed with magical cannons, multiple rams in the front which resemble sharp spikes, mortars, and chains to prevent monsters from escaping. Within the ship are quarters which provide a group of hunters reasonable living space, and storage of large amounts of food and fresh water. Marlynx spent many years saving up money from doing jobs to finance the construction of this ship, and this battleship pays off because it enables Marlynx to take on more dangerous and high paying jobs which involve hunting more dangerous monsters further off shore.

Trivia

 * Marlynx's overall design is based on a Lynx
 * The name "Marlynx" is a fusion of the latin word for sea "Mare" and the name "Lynx". The name also sounds like "Marlin", a large fish with a spear-like snout prized for its high commercial value in various parts of the world.
 * Marlynx was originally going to fight with only a spear, diving into water in order to catch fish and fight monsters.
 * The idea of Marlynx being Lars O'Ryenne's Edolas counterpart is being considered.