Kane
05-23-2004, 09:19 AM
I'm bending the rules a little bit by taking a lead to Outcast from Foot Soldier, but I think that it's justified.
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The village of Aldo was, and is, ruled by the Dupree noble family. The family is notoriously greedy, and each Baron of the land seems worse than the next. Crushing taxes have kept the entire province in a state of perpetual poverty for as long as anyone can remember. Aldo is a run-down slum, with few travellers and even less commerce. Wars are common with neighboring baronies, and although land very seldomly changes hands, there is always plenty of bloodshed.
It was into this village that Dorath was born. Like most in the village, he was born into the life of a poor farmer. From dawn to dusk, he worked in the Baron's fields, ekeing out a subsistence life. Occasionally, one of his older brothers would be conscripted into the Baron's army to fight in one of the many wars with the neighboring provinces. They were never heard from again. Before long, it was Dorath's turn to become a soldier.
In his first battle, Dorath charged forward with his brigade into the fray and fought with exceptional skill and ferocity. He survived the day, but his days as a fighter were by no means over. Lord Dupree retained Dorath as a professional soldier for a time. Life as a fighter whetted his appetite for combat and danger, and the barony of Dupree slowly began to expand. Though the nobles prospered, Dorath and the other soldiers had to survive on the same meager salary.
Frustrated, Dorath and a small group of followers abandoned their barracks late at night and fled as far as they could. After two weeks of running, Dorath settled down in a suitably distant land. The group became a company of hired mercenaries. Dorath began to call himself 'The Hawk', and sold his services as a fighter to various causes. Men joined him, left him, and died off, but Dorath continued to lead them. The membership of The Hawk's Company was fluid, but Dorath himself always survived.
Born Peasant, Farmer, Lead to Soldier, Foot Soldier, Lead to Outcast, Free Companyman
Age: 25
Perception: B4
Will: B3
Agility: B6
Speed: B5
Power: B4
Forte: B4
Skills
Farming B2, Mend B2, Cook B2, Firebuilding B2, Sword B4, Knife B4, Brawling B4, Foraging B2, Intimidation B4, Shield Training, Armor Training, Field Dressing B2, Hoarding B2
Heath: B4
Steel: B5
Reflexes: B5
Mortal Wound: B10
Traits
Looting
Patis
ALert
Light-Sleeper
Resources
Outcast Group "The Hawk's Company"
Loyal Insignificant Contact: Lassar, a long-time fighter in the company
Insignificant Contact: Sergeant Isav, who hired the company
Clothes, shoes, heavy rain cloak, backpack, flint and steel, coil of rope, sword, dagger, Plated leather hauberk, leggings and helmet, 1 RP money
Superficial B3, Light B5, Midi B7, Severe B8, Traumatic B9, Mortal B10
Beliefs
- Carpe Diem!
- An equal share of the spoils for all who fight.
- No man controls my destiny.
Instincts
- Flee if outnumbred 3 to 2 or worse.
- Dig your firepit deep.
- Pillage the dead.
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The village of Aldo was, and is, ruled by the Dupree noble family. The family is notoriously greedy, and each Baron of the land seems worse than the next. Crushing taxes have kept the entire province in a state of perpetual poverty for as long as anyone can remember. Aldo is a run-down slum, with few travellers and even less commerce. Wars are common with neighboring baronies, and although land very seldomly changes hands, there is always plenty of bloodshed.
It was into this village that Dorath was born. Like most in the village, he was born into the life of a poor farmer. From dawn to dusk, he worked in the Baron's fields, ekeing out a subsistence life. Occasionally, one of his older brothers would be conscripted into the Baron's army to fight in one of the many wars with the neighboring provinces. They were never heard from again. Before long, it was Dorath's turn to become a soldier.
In his first battle, Dorath charged forward with his brigade into the fray and fought with exceptional skill and ferocity. He survived the day, but his days as a fighter were by no means over. Lord Dupree retained Dorath as a professional soldier for a time. Life as a fighter whetted his appetite for combat and danger, and the barony of Dupree slowly began to expand. Though the nobles prospered, Dorath and the other soldiers had to survive on the same meager salary.
Frustrated, Dorath and a small group of followers abandoned their barracks late at night and fled as far as they could. After two weeks of running, Dorath settled down in a suitably distant land. The group became a company of hired mercenaries. Dorath began to call himself 'The Hawk', and sold his services as a fighter to various causes. Men joined him, left him, and died off, but Dorath continued to lead them. The membership of The Hawk's Company was fluid, but Dorath himself always survived.
Born Peasant, Farmer, Lead to Soldier, Foot Soldier, Lead to Outcast, Free Companyman
Age: 25
Perception: B4
Will: B3
Agility: B6
Speed: B5
Power: B4
Forte: B4
Skills
Farming B2, Mend B2, Cook B2, Firebuilding B2, Sword B4, Knife B4, Brawling B4, Foraging B2, Intimidation B4, Shield Training, Armor Training, Field Dressing B2, Hoarding B2
Heath: B4
Steel: B5
Reflexes: B5
Mortal Wound: B10
Traits
Looting
Patis
ALert
Light-Sleeper
Resources
Outcast Group "The Hawk's Company"
Loyal Insignificant Contact: Lassar, a long-time fighter in the company
Insignificant Contact: Sergeant Isav, who hired the company
Clothes, shoes, heavy rain cloak, backpack, flint and steel, coil of rope, sword, dagger, Plated leather hauberk, leggings and helmet, 1 RP money
Superficial B3, Light B5, Midi B7, Severe B8, Traumatic B9, Mortal B10
Beliefs
- Carpe Diem!
- An equal share of the spoils for all who fight.
- No man controls my destiny.
Instincts
- Flee if outnumbred 3 to 2 or worse.
- Dig your firepit deep.
- Pillage the dead.