User blog comment:DavinaCIaireTO/1st Annual Hunger Games/@comment-14951550-20131124221823

Name: Maximus Tertius Augustus

Age: 17

Date of Birth: 17-March

Gender: Male

District: 12

Personality: Agressive, reserved, Steady in combat. He has little simpathy, and has no second thoughts about killing. He only wishes glory in the arena....Or a glorious death in battle.

Backstory: Since a young age, he as been training. Combat was his life. He has always wanted to enter the games. Always facinated about the Gladiators of Ancient Rome, he had trained like one. He mimicked the training of the Roman Legionaire. Hours of combatives practice. His training was spartan, evident by the many scars he carried on his body, as a result of harsh training. At a young age, he had a close group of friends that he would train with. Of course, with sharpened steel. He enjoys the thrill of battle. His philosophy was simple. "Train harder than battle. Then battle will be easier than your training." He studied the technique of Spatricus, Archilles, Maximus, Leonidas, and mimicked them in his training. The combat tactics, and coolness in battle, he learned from the Roman Legionaire. Focusing ALL his training on Combatives. Years of Physical development, mental development, martial training, has molded him into a true Soldier, and gladiator in his own right.

Height: 5' 11''

Appearance: Heavy set, muscular, many scars from training.

Reaping: Voulenteered. Since he trained with his friends, they all decided to voulenteer. They drew straws to see who would go first. He was the last one.

Weapon(s): Sword and Shield, Throwing spear

Strengths: Very proficient in melee combat. He trained like a Soldier, not a career, thus, he is very cool in combat. He knows when to engage. He is very reserved, and will not make any moves that may make him vulnerable. His use of the sword and shield is legendary. His speed, and technique with the sword and shield is phenomenal.

Weaknesses: Prone to Seduction

Main fear: Being attacked in sleep.

Bloodbath Stratergy: Fight, or die well.

Alliance: Open for alliance. His training as a soldier is definatly bolstered by fellow comrades

Training Strategy: Very used to training. He sees training as a vital part of his fighting powress. He tends to make training harder than the actual thing, to ensure he is over-prepared.