Tulio
The Road to El Dorado
Age: 29
Sin: Greed
Lost Item: Loaded Dice
Face Claim: Andres Risso
History
Both Tulio and Miguel are first seen on a wanted poster, presumably for their occupations: con artists. He is first seen rolling loaded dice (the number 7) to win a bet from a group of sailors. When a sailor, Zaragoza, bet the map to El Dorado, Tulio was disinterested, but quickly pressured into agreeing by Miguel. To make matters worse, the sailor demands Tulio use his (the sailor's) dice. Tulio ironically wins the bet, however the event ends on a sour note, as his (loaded) dice fall from his pocket, discovered by sailor. Tulio and Miguel fake a duel and eventually flee from trouble with the sailors (and the guards), only to be pursued by an angered bull, and eventually the townspeople, and the guards. The duo hide in a pair of barrels that end up being shipped onto Cortés ship that was destined to depart for the New World. The duo break free from their barrel confinement, only to be found by the sailors on board and consequently, are locked up in the brig.Miguel uses an apple to convince Altivo, Cortés' horse, to find a pry bar to help them break free; only to be given a set of keys instead, much to Tulio's irritation. Tulio and Miguel then hijack a rowboat, rescue Altivo (who was trying to get the apple) from drowning, and intend to row off to Spain. After few days spent out at sea, with minimal, if no, rations or drinking water, they eventually find land. Overjoyed, they flee from their rowboat, only to be frightened at the sight of skeletons laying about on shore. As Tulio and Altivo run to the boat, Miguel spots a familiar landmark that matches the drawing depicted on the map of El Dorado. Angered at first, that Miguel had chosen to bring the map, Tulio is eventually persuaded by the thought of gold, that he agrees to join the overly excited Miguel on a journey to find the lost city. Meeting Bibo, an armadillo they managed to unintentionally rescue from a predatory snake, along the way, they find the journey to be perilous, facing various issues along the way (mostly Tulio). As they near their destination, Tulio becomes more enthused by the idea, however, once they manage to fall down a cliff, landing before the last landmark, he returns to his irritable self. Seeing nothing but the waterfall behind the last stone, he believes that they've travelled all that way for nothing.Convinced that nothing lay beyond the stone, Tulio demanded Miguel get on the horse (Altivo), and intended to depart back the way they came, before a native runs into them: Chel. The guards, that had apparently been chasing her, corner the Spaniards, before forcing the group to follow them back to El Dorado. Initially, the pair are ecstatic, and amazed, that the legendary city exists, however their moods quickly change, once they expect to be executed. Once they reach the centre of the city, they are greeted by the high priest, Tzekel-Kan and Chief Tannabok, who, along with the citizens of El Dorado, believe the pair are gods. Tzekel-Kan demands the gods prove their glorious title, before Tulio pulls Miguel aside for a quick talk. Annoyed, by Miguel's proclamations, he attempts to think of a plan to get them out of their situation. Meanwhile, a volcano begins to erupt, frightening the surrounding people. Panicked, Miguel begins to smack Tulio in the head, only furthering his irritation, before he exclaims, "STOP!". By coincidence, the erupting volcano stops, and the people are convinced, by the sign, that they are truly gods. After being lead up to their temple, and seemingly left alone, Tulio and Miguel laugh, bewildered and amused that the people bought their faux identities. Later, Chel appears, only to make a deal to keep their scam a secret, only if she can join in. The pair, Tulio more so, reluctantly agree.During their stay in El Dorado, Tulio becomes attracted to Chel (and Chel, Tulio), which eventually leads to them getting together, despite Tulio and Miguel having agreed that she was off-limits. Miguel eventually finds out, which cements his desire to stay in El Dorado, while Tulio wanted to return to Spain. However, when Cortés and his men are closing in on the city, Tulio comes up with a plan to knock down the pillars, which would help seal the entrance to El Dorado forever. Miguel joins them, last minute, and they successfully see through his plan, and run off with Chel and Altivo to find new adventures and a way back to Spain.
Fatal Flaw
Smart Ass and Selfish
Living on the street makes Tulio a little rough around the edges and only care about himself, in order to survive. He has seen a few things and thinks he know it all, and in some ways they may, but they can be greatly annoying and difficult to deal with at times, especially in arguments.
Occupation
Street Hustler
Tulio has a set of dice that he has weighted down which he switches out with a slight of hand when he knows he's going to make a good handful of change. He also "performs" on the street making it look like he knows magic but in reality all little tricks he does to earn money. Sometimes even pickpocketing.
Connections
Caspian - Competitive Street hustler.
Miguel - Old partner in crime
Biography
Misfortune fell upon Tulio the moment he was born. Not even thirty minutes after he was born did his mother code from cardiac arrest. Because of the lost of his mother, his father spiraled into alcoholism. He didn't pay much attention after he could start to walk. The street and some nice homeless women took care of him.When his father passed from alcohol poisoning, the only thing he got was whatever money his father hadn't wasted away. There was no sadness for he never really knew the guy. On the other hand, when the older lady who watched him passed, he cried for a week every night.The street was all he ever known. Which came at a heavy price. Friends and what he claimed to be family on the little alley they camped in, were picked off by rowdy gang members. He couldn't trust anyone for he didn't know who they affiliated with.When Tulio was a teenager, he met another kid his age, Miguel. They were instantly hooked at the hip while they were stealing things, begging for food, and learning how to trick people out of money, by learning how to become a master at slight of hand. They were a dynamic duo.Just after turning eighteen, Tulio and Miguel stole money from someone very important and powerful. They were spotted and knew that if they were caught, they would be taken to jail or worse. So they ran. Tulio looked at Miguel telling him to run and split up and they'd meet in the next town over, it was better they weren't together if they got caught. The only thing, the next town over was already aware of what was going on and it was not safe to meet up. So, the two never met up.Settling in on the streets of Starfall, Tulio started up his hustling business just to make ends meet. He wanted to get rich and live like the one he stole from. Money was what made the world run and he wanted to run the world. He wanted to make sure he had enough to take everything his heart desired, but that was hard when another hustler started popping up on his turf. Caspian was someone he didn't like, only because they rivaled for money when it should be all his. Though, he would have enough pride to say the guy was good at what he did.Eventually they did come to an agreeance to where they are supposed to hustle and not go into the other's territory.