NAME
Fahmi Bensalem
BIRTHPLACE
Marseille, France
DAY OF BIRTH
May 23, 20XX
AGE
18
SPECIES
caracal
HEIGHT
5'9”
ORIENTATION
gay
PERSONALITY TYPE
ESTJ
OCCUPATION
mage/private military contractor for Decanter
Born to Algerian immigrants in Marseille, France, Fahmi Bensalem came into his own through an unusual set of circumstances. Although most migrants from Algeria came to France in search of social mobility and economic opportunity, Fahmi’s family brought with them a sizable fortune. They accumulated this wealth in part from Sonatrach, the state-owned enterprise controlling the oil industry in Algeria, who employed Fahmi’s father, Sayad. Upon journeying to this idyllic port off the Cote d’Azûr, his father had set out to capitalize on the city’s bustling commercial center through its vibrant immigrant population. A goal that would soon be achieved, through no small measure, by the purposeful application of black magic in the sphere of commerce.
Born the youngest of three boys, Fahmi was born into luxury amidst the posh boulevards and genteel estates of Les Cinqs-Avenues. Although the youngest, Fahmi was often considered bossy by his brothers and asserted his presence where structure and routine were needed most. Goal-oriented and responsible from an early age, the young caracal was still very much a spirited and enthusiastic boy who sought to direct his excess energy toward all manner of activity. Fluent in both French and Arabic, young Fahmi possessed an innate propensity for language, and with that, was able to quickly absorb English into his repertoire thanks in part to the many costly tutors kept on staff. Anything that might grant Fahmi, and his family by extension, an advantage in academia or commerce, respectfully, was an avenue to be rigorously explored.
Albeit born in Metropolitan France, some part of Fahmi always felt, even as a small child, that there were elements within society at large that would never fully accept him as authentically French. In addition, such feelings of alienation only grew with this time as he eventually discovered and later explored his homosexuality. No matter whatever method his family used to achieve success, Fahmi still remained a devout practitioner of Sunni Islam, but over time, he felt more and more incongruous with the expectations placed upon him. The once boisterous, fun-loving kitten had, in time, become a stubborn and judgmental status seeker, who, in search of security, was now restless and inflexible. The caracal’s desire to please his father in one breath and rebel against him with the next, led Fahmi pursue the same course of action Sayad himself had pursued
Once he received proper training, it became apparent that Fahmi also demonstrated an aptitude for spellcraft that made him much more than simply some proficient mage. The Bensalem family may have amassed its fortune through hydrocarbons, and later telecommunications in Marseilles, but the discreet and tactical application of magic gave them an edge in both Les Cinq-Avenues and the shady underbelly of the quartiers nords. One day, Fahmi’s innate talent attracted the interest of one Niels Zeelie, an infamous mercenary in Sayad’s employ. Zeelie, however, was hardly a mere hired gun; the jackal held a leadership role in Decanter, a private military company that specialized in utilizing unique individuals with extraordinary gifts. In Decanter, Niels Zeelie offered the caracal the promise of becoming his own man all while crawling out from under his father’s stifling influence. Time will tell where this alliance will take Fahmi Bensalem and how the journey along the way will change him.
As always, I want to thank the ever-fabulous fcsimba for all that you see here. If not for their hard work and dedication, Fahmi's sheet would not exist. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them yet again, and I hope to continue doing so in the future.
art is © fcsimba
Fahmi Bensalem is © nazcapilot
Fahmi Bensalem
BIRTHPLACE
Marseille, France
DAY OF BIRTH
May 23, 20XX
AGE
18
SPECIES
caracal
HEIGHT
5'9”
ORIENTATION
gay
PERSONALITY TYPE
ESTJ
OCCUPATION
mage/private military contractor for Decanter
Born to Algerian immigrants in Marseille, France, Fahmi Bensalem came into his own through an unusual set of circumstances. Although most migrants from Algeria came to France in search of social mobility and economic opportunity, Fahmi’s family brought with them a sizable fortune. They accumulated this wealth in part from Sonatrach, the state-owned enterprise controlling the oil industry in Algeria, who employed Fahmi’s father, Sayad. Upon journeying to this idyllic port off the Cote d’Azûr, his father had set out to capitalize on the city’s bustling commercial center through its vibrant immigrant population. A goal that would soon be achieved, through no small measure, by the purposeful application of black magic in the sphere of commerce.
Born the youngest of three boys, Fahmi was born into luxury amidst the posh boulevards and genteel estates of Les Cinqs-Avenues. Although the youngest, Fahmi was often considered bossy by his brothers and asserted his presence where structure and routine were needed most. Goal-oriented and responsible from an early age, the young caracal was still very much a spirited and enthusiastic boy who sought to direct his excess energy toward all manner of activity. Fluent in both French and Arabic, young Fahmi possessed an innate propensity for language, and with that, was able to quickly absorb English into his repertoire thanks in part to the many costly tutors kept on staff. Anything that might grant Fahmi, and his family by extension, an advantage in academia or commerce, respectfully, was an avenue to be rigorously explored.
Albeit born in Metropolitan France, some part of Fahmi always felt, even as a small child, that there were elements within society at large that would never fully accept him as authentically French. In addition, such feelings of alienation only grew with this time as he eventually discovered and later explored his homosexuality. No matter whatever method his family used to achieve success, Fahmi still remained a devout practitioner of Sunni Islam, but over time, he felt more and more incongruous with the expectations placed upon him. The once boisterous, fun-loving kitten had, in time, become a stubborn and judgmental status seeker, who, in search of security, was now restless and inflexible. The caracal’s desire to please his father in one breath and rebel against him with the next, led Fahmi pursue the same course of action Sayad himself had pursued
Once he received proper training, it became apparent that Fahmi also demonstrated an aptitude for spellcraft that made him much more than simply some proficient mage. The Bensalem family may have amassed its fortune through hydrocarbons, and later telecommunications in Marseilles, but the discreet and tactical application of magic gave them an edge in both Les Cinq-Avenues and the shady underbelly of the quartiers nords. One day, Fahmi’s innate talent attracted the interest of one Niels Zeelie, an infamous mercenary in Sayad’s employ. Zeelie, however, was hardly a mere hired gun; the jackal held a leadership role in Decanter, a private military company that specialized in utilizing unique individuals with extraordinary gifts. In Decanter, Niels Zeelie offered the caracal the promise of becoming his own man all while crawling out from under his father’s stifling influence. Time will tell where this alliance will take Fahmi Bensalem and how the journey along the way will change him.
As always, I want to thank the ever-fabulous fcsimba for all that you see here. If not for their hard work and dedication, Fahmi's sheet would not exist. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them yet again, and I hope to continue doing so in the future.
art is © fcsimba
Fahmi Bensalem is © nazcapilot
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Mammal - Feline
Gender Male
Size 1600 x 1556px
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