Born: 9 Nuzyael (Sunsign: Ulandus), 701 TR Father: Everard of Mered Occupation: Villain/Reeve Everard is clanhead of the Mered clan, the wealthiest of serf families in Loban. He has also served as the village reeve for the past 15 years, and is therefore the spokesman for all serf families to Sir Kathel. He is a genial, portly man, and he does his job well. He knows every furrow, hedge, and tree on the fief, exactly how long it takes to do each job, and who the shirkers are. He is also an incessant nitpicker, and would be unpopular except the villagers have grown to love and trust him because he is a superb advocate with Sir Kathel for their needs and grievances. Mother: Farila (deceased) Farila died of the pox when you were about 12, shortly before you left to apprentice. In fact, the main reason you were allowed to leave the area was because of Sir Kathel's sympathy at your father's loss, allowing Everard to gain permission from the lord. Brothers: Roger (born 698 TR) Roger is the eldest, and does much of the work on your father's lands. Tarik (born 703 TR) Tarik is your younger brother, and he is still learning the ways of the farm. Sister: Robin (born 706 TR) Robin is just coming of age as a woman, and many seek her hand in marriage.
You were well-liked by your parents, as were your other
siblings. You have fond memories of your childhood, but were always
looking for something more. The other children did not share this
wanderlust of yours, and were content with their place in the village.
Your father was strict, but fair. Completion of your chores was
always met with a smile on his face, while slacking resulted in him
watching you finishing your chores, plus a few others assigned as
punishment. He never hit you as a child, but a lecture from him was
something to be feared, as he could always tell when you weren't
listening.
When you were nearing puberty, your mother became very sick from
the pox, far worse than the rest of the family. You were saddened by her
death, but felt comforted that Peoni had taken her to a better place.
Your father was grief-stricken, but his practicality won out, and he
appealed to Sir Kathel to allow you to take up a trade. Sir Kathel
agreed, and thus you went with the others to Olokand, when they went to
see the fair. Before everyone split up, to go their seperate ways,
Karina (who has always had unusual flashes of insight) suggested to you
and your other childhood friends that they return in five years for a
reunion, to which you and the others promised to do, if possible.
While in Olokond, you managed to get apprenticed (in no small part
due to your father's persuasiveness) to a trapper who was in town selling
his furs. For the next five years, you travelled the Fur Road, each year
returning in the spring to sell your wares. The trapper was friendly,
but not much of a conversationalist, and the next few years went along
quietly. You returned in the spring of the fifth year, knowing you would
have to travel quickly in order to meet your friends on the agreed day.
Statistics Birth: Species/Sex: Human Male Birthdate: 9 Nunzael Sunsign: Ulandus Sibling Rank: 2nd of 4 Estrangement: Popular For more information see background sheet Medical: No significant traits Appearance: Height: 5'9" (69") Frame: Average Weight: 157 lbs Complexion: Medium Hair Colour: Red Eye Colour: Blue Comeliness: 11 (Average) Physical: STR 14 END 13 DEX 13 AGL 10 SPD 12 EYE 10 HRG 14 SMT 14 TCH 10 VOI 15 Personality: INT 12 AUR 14 WIL 13 Morality: Law-Abiding Psyche: No significant traits Deity: Peoni Skills Physical: Climbing 14/71, Jumping 12/48, Stealth 11/33, Throwing 12/48, Swimming 12/15 Communication: Awareness 13/54, Intrigue 13/39, Oratory 13/26, Rhetoric 13/39, Ritual (Peoni) 14/14, Singing 14/42 Psi Talents: Sensitivity 14/15, Clairvoyance 14/14 Combat: Unarmed 14/42, Club 14/69, Dagger 14/64, Sling 12/12 Lang/Script: Harnic (L) 13/63 Lore/Craft: Agriculture 15/15, Weatherlore 11/44, Animalcraft (Oxen) 14/14, Animalcraft (Pigs) 14/14 Tracking 17/69, Survival 15/60, Foraging 14/71, Hideworking 13/26, Cookery 13/13 Equipment Weapons Carried: Club, Dagger, Sling Armor/Clothing Worn: Leather Tunic, Leather Calf Boots