Build me a Halberd+Puffysleeves Gentleman.

[Korgoth]

I just want to say that this character concept is not only better than a katana+trenchcoat guy, it's ironically far less conformist.

 

[Celebrim]

I just want to say that this character concept is not only better than a katana+trenchcoat guy, it's ironically far less conformist.

I agree. I think probably by virtue of the maturity in thinking about such a concept it is thereby, also 'darker', 'grittier', 'edgier' and all the other things people would seem to be going for with 'katana+trenchcoat'. I mean really, the 16th century is far darker, grittier, edgier, and bloodier than anything else you are likely to read about. Likewise, I should think that real world 'gentlemen with halbred' kicks real world katana wielder in martial art systems of both East and West.

 

[The Little Raven]

Likewise, I should think that real world 'gentlemen with halbred' kicks real world katana wielder in martial art systems of both East and West.

Dude, we all know nothing trumps the katana. They can cut through time!

 

[PeterWeller]

I just want to say that this character concept is not only better than a katana+trenchcoat guy, it's ironically far less conformist.

I agree wholeheartedly.