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Thor Olavsrud
05-13-2005, 02:16 PM
Concept: The savvy dwarven quartermaster of a mercenary outfit.

Character Name: Jurgen Stout Spoke

Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Jurgen is one of the characters from my A Matter of Trade demo. He's designed to work as a member of a Black Company-esque mercenary company where dirty dealings, bribery and extortion are the norm. The setting itself is a fantasy version of 1600s Poland/Bohemia, where a religious war is the outward face of a civil war.

Lifepaths: Born Guilder, Hawker, Trader (lead to Outcast), Coward, Adventurer

Age: 102

Stats: Pe: B5 Wi: B5 Ag: B4 Sp: B4 Po: B5 Fo: B5

Attributes: Re: B4 Ste: B7 He: B7 MW: B11 Hesitation: 5 Greed: B5 Resources: B4

PTGS: Su: B3 Li: B5 Mi: B7 Se: B9 Tr: B10 Mo: B11

Skills: Inconspicuous B4, Stentorious Debate B4, Ugly Truth B3, Survival B2, Haggling B3, Man-wise B3, Shrewd Appraisal B4, Herbalism B3, Firebuilding B3, Brawling B2, Black Market-wise B2, Sword B3, Crossbow B4, Lockpick B3, Armor Training

Gear: Sword, Knife, Dwarven Arbalest, Dwarven Chainmail, Traveling Gear, Clothes, Sturdy Shoes, Speartip Bolts (for Crossbow)

Property: Large Dwarven House (in Stout Spoke lands)

Affiliation: Strong Affiliation with Stout Spoke Guild (former Guildmaster) +2D; Black Spear Company +1D

Relationships: Captain Sigismund, leader of Black Spear Company (minor); Oddi Ox Blood, Longbeard of the Ox Blood Clan (significant, unfriendly/strained)

Reputations: Branded a Coward by the Ox Blood Clan +1D; Local reputation with Black Spear Company as Savvy Quartermaster +1D

Traits: Branded a Coward, Adventurer, Keen Taste, Altravieso, Accustomed to the Dark, Bearded, Greed, Oathsworn, Shaped from Earth and Stone, Stout, Tough

Beliefs:
- I will not marry Oddi's pig of a daughter!
- No matter what it takes, I will be the master of my own fate.
- I'll take a little for myself on the side; it won't hurt anyone.
- Oath: I will defend the interests of the Stout Spoke Guild with my body and blood.

Instincts:
- If battle approaches, acquire a target.
- Always keep an eye out for Oddi's legbreakers.
- When the company's billetted, buy the lads beer.

TimP
05-14-2005, 12:51 PM
Was this guy branded a coward for refusing to marry Oddi's daughter? Did he knock her up and fail to live up to his responsibilities?

Just curious.


Tim

Thor Olavsrud
05-14-2005, 06:26 PM
Was this guy branded a coward for refusing to marry Oddi's daughter? Did he knock her up and fail to live up to his responsibilities?

Just curious.

My intention was that he refused to go through with the arranged marriage. But the player could certainly interpret it the other way and run with it.