KAZ BREKKER
independent. selective. private. rp blog for Kaz Brekker of the Six of Crows duology (of the grishaverse) Book based first. headcanon heavy and changes depending on verse.
BIO
| Name | Kaz Rietveld |
| Aliases | Kaz Brekker, Dirtyhands, Bastard of the Barrel. |
| Age | 25 (17 in main crow verse*) |
| Family | Unnamed mother & unnamed father. Jordie Rietvelt (brother) |
| Phobias | Haphephobia (an irrational fear of touching and being touched, skin contact) |
Kaz is well known for his cruelty, and even when the rumors are far worse than his exploits, he instead fuels them for his own gain. His reputation is that of a ruthless leader who will stop at nothing to get what he desires.His skills as a thief are unmatched, quick and near invisible. In fact, he was barred from playing in many establishment because he was too good at fooling the dealers.As a crime mastermind, his plans are multilayered and often so complex his own crew don't always know its entirety until necessary -- but their loyalty means they follow without question.He dresses in dark colors, often seen sporting a hat instead of the bright colors of the gangs. It is a way to mock the merchants by appearing tame when he is not.When fighting, Kaz favors his lead-lined cane adorned with a crow's head. Made by a Fabrickator, it was enhanced to break bones and be lethal when necessary. Without his cane, he is still adept at fighting, usually using his fists and improvising for weapons.
| Height | 6'0 |
| Hair color | Dark |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Occupation | Gang leader, thief, club owner |
| Tattoos | A crow and cup on his forearm; a black R on his bicep for Rietveld. |
| Voice | Gravely, rough, possibly as a result of the firepox. |
| Skills | Lockpicking, sleight of hands, cards/magic tricks. Strong intellect capable of forming incredibly complex plans. |
| Miscellaneous | Has a cane with a crow's head as the handle; used as a weapon when necessary. Wears gloves at all times to counter his haphephobia. Has a limp due to an accident during a heist. |
BETRAYALKaz Rietvelt was born on a farm near Lij as the youngest of the Rietveld siblings, with Jordie Rietvelt as the eldest. When their father died in a farming accident, Jordie sold the farm, taking Kaz to Ketterdam so Kaz may attend school. In Ketterdam, they met Jakob Kertzoon, a minor mercher, for whom they began to run errands and learned how to invest in stocks -- first on sugar, which resulted in a significant payout. Feeling like the Saints were smiling down upon them, Jordie was convinced to invest heavily in Jurda crops by using all their farm's funds on the stocks. Given a week, they lived comfortably until they returned to Hertzoon and found his coffee house empty: they'd been conned of their money and, now with empty pockets, were forced to sleep on the streets, where Jordie contracted firepox as the Queen's Lady Plague ravaged Ketterdam. Kaz became sick a few days later. Sick with fever, the brothers were presumed dead and thrown on a sick boat. Though Jordie did not survive, Kaz used his brother's cold body to return to shore, resulting in extreme trauma in which he is now unable to bear skin on skin contact lest he falls into the pits of a panic attack.
KING OF THIEVESFrom this moment on, Kaz came to terms with the world's cruelty. Kaz Rietvelt died on that boat, but Kaz Brekker (a new name taken from a piece of machinery on the docks where he worked) was very much alive and promised revenge for his brother's death. He grew stronger, crueler, and in a short few years, he made his reputation as Dirtyhands because there was not a job he wasn't willing to do for a price, eventually joining The Dregs, playing in the gambling halls thanks to his gift for cards. It was also there that he met with Hertzoon again, only to find out the con had been none of other than Pekka Rollins, a ruthless gang leader. His revenge at hand, he robbed the bank that had helped Hertzoon con him and Jordie, but broke his leg leaping from the rooftop. His leg would not recover properly and thus he would need a cane from here on out.Thanks to Kaz, the Dregs' reputation also grew significantly. The Crow Club, one of the most profitable den for the Dregs, doubled its profits thanks to Kaz in a short amount of time. Kaz later recruited people by his side, members loyal to him as opposed to Per Haskell, the true leader of the Dregs. Eventually, he'd kick Per Haskell down and take over in his stead.
Kaz's age: while he is 17 in the books, I am bumping it up to 25 EXCEPT for his main verse if I interact with any canon characters from the books that isn't an AU. It's my personal preference; I'd rather write an adult. This is not for smut purposes. Please note that I’m very new to the fandom so it’s possible I’ll mess some things up. In such a case, you’re welcome to let me know politely so I can fix the mistake.
Length and activity: my lengths vary, but they can be intimidating because I like to write a lot. Don't be. You never have to match my length. As for my pace, I am slow. Drunk turtle slow. I have other obligations: I have a family which takes priority, a 40 hr job, and I'm tired at the end of the day. So don't expect quick replies unless I have sat at the computer for that specific reason, and even then, me being at the computer doesn't mean I'm here to write. Also, I reserve the right to choose what I feel like writing and who I feel like writing with. This does not mean I don't like you. It just means I'm more inspired in that moment. I won't be here all the time. I won't be here every day. Don't chase me... I beg you. I'll be here when I'm here.
Threads: I don't want to take on too many. I might end up only taking a select few and see as things go. DO NOT TURN ASKS INTO THREADS UNPROMPTED. Please! They only add more threads and I get stressed. I wanna have fun, not be anxious by the amount of threads I have. You can ask me, and I will ask you, but the answer won't always be yes. Please don't take offence if I say no. It is not personal. I don't want to get overwhelmed.
Who I write with: I will only write with people who are mutuals with me. While I have made a few exceptions in the past, I realize this can take away from my mutuals who are waiting on a reply. I'm not a follow for follow blog and I very rarely follow blogs that are not roleplay based. If we do not follow each other and have questions, feel free to send! But I won't be roleplaying with regular blogs, sorry!
Drama: the rpc is chuck full of it and I want nothing to do with it. Keep your dirty laundry out of my face and we'll get along fine. If you have a problem with me, come to me, don't spread bullshit. And if you do, believe me, I won't fight or scream or write a huge ass response. You'll be very disappointed by how much I do not care what a stranger on the internet thinks of me.
Plotting: I suck immensely at plotting. I usually get my ideas as I write. If you want to plot, you're free to approach me, but I probably won't be very good at it and my responses may be brief. Plotting is just hard and I tend to freeze on the spot. It's not because I don't like you or don't want to communicate. Respect that and don't get mad if you think I'm not returning the same 'enthusiasm'. It's not that, I just suck and get stuck when put on the spot like this. lol
Smut: There will be no smut on this blog regardless of verse. While I am usually open to writing smut, in this case, it just doesn't work. Even in verses where he is 25 (which is most of them bar the main one (17)), he is extremely avert to physical touch and intimacy. While a ship is possible, it may not be what you'd expect.
Formatting: I don't do super heavy formatting. I'll have icons, and maybe separators but everything else is very minimal. I keep most of my writing in regular font because I know it can be harder to read as small fonts. I make it look a lil fancy but it's nothing huge. I do, however, enjoy doing graphics so I may do more. But it's just for my own fun. Don't feel like you have to do the same. I'm here to write, not look at your photoshop skills (which is cool btw, but it won't influence if I wanna write with you or not.)
BLOG GRAPHICS: (pinned, mobile, dividers, icon template, dash icon): all by the amazing @notgodstrayedFinally: have fun. Be patient with me. Be kind. Respect my boundaries and I'll do the same in return.
Hi! I am Beck. I have been roleplaying for decades now, with thirteen years on tumblr. I went by V., Jester and Roxette mostly back then. You can still call me Rox, it's fine! Now that the mystery is cleared, here are some lay on rules :) My DM's are always open if you have questions.ps. I didn't change my nickname because something happened. I changed it because I felt like it lol Don't think too much into it, I go by a few names online.
| Alias | Beck |
| Also known as | V., Jester, Roxette |
| Pronouns | she/her |
| Age | 42 |
| Nationality | 🍁Canadian 🍁 |
| About | Wine Mom, Coffee Fiend, Artist, Writer |
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This blog can and will be extremely triggering, with mentions of, but not limited to: kidnapping, death, murder, blood, manipulation, self harm, drugs and alcohol use, abuse, and a bunch of others I will add as I think of them. What I will not write is the obvious: grape, anything involving harming children, homophobia, transphobia, racism, etc...