Post by Horas on Feb 12, 2009 21:42:43 GMT -5
Name: Ser Byron Oakheart
Byname: The Knight of Leaves, so called for the sigil of his house.
Age: 23 (b. 526)
Nationality: The Mander Reach
Skills:
Expert Greatsword
Noteworthy Lance
Noteworthy Outriding (Battle)
Apprentice Stealth
Apprentice Horseman
Novice Dagger
Novice Engineering
Beginner History
Beginner Theology
Physical Description: Very tall, with brown hair and eyes. A contemplative look to his features. Fit, but not brawny. He often wears a surcoat of House Oakheart’s green and gold over chainmail, the hilt of a double handed sword poking over his shoulder.
History: Byron Oakheart was born the second son to Lord Rodwell Oakheart and his Tyrell bride. He was a model child from the start. Though he was not quite so charming as his older brother, young Byron was studious, polite, and showed an early aptitude for both sword and lance. Life progressed for Byron much like any other young noble until his fifteenth nameday. That was when Byron discovered he had a problem with murder.
The first time was a drunk in Oldtown. The man was passed out in an alley; it only took one cut, and then Byron walked away. No one saw.
The second time was a peasant outside Old Oak, bringing his goods to market. He was unarmed. That one only took one cut, too. These incidents continued.
Byron could not tell you why he persisted in this behavior. Morally, he found it repellant. It was not as though he took any pleasure from the act itself. If pressed, Byron might liken his murder habit to visiting the privy; there was no joy in the act, but to abstain for any significant period of time would quickly become unbearable.
Byron carried out his murders in shame and secrecy for some time, until one night he was shadowed by his suspicious older brother. Winister witnessed the act and confronted his younger brother about it. Rather than demanding he stop, or even asking an explanation, however, Winister merely suggested that Byron take up the post of headsman at Old Oak to more easily acquire targets. In a sense, Winister is the world’s biggest enabler for an addiction with a particularly high mortality rate. Nonetheless, executing convicts rather than innocents has done wonders to soothe Byron’s conscience and allow him to live a relatively normal life, and he feels deeply indebted to his brother for that reason.
Reputation: Perhaps because of his particular problem, Byron has strived to be better in other aspects of his life. He indulges in the pleasures of food, drink, and flesh only in moderation. He is known to be a true gentleman, if a bit eccentric at times, and dedicates himself to the concepts of knowledge and chivalry in his day to day life. Some have commented on his unusual position as an executioner and have drawn the conclusion that he must be a bloodthirsty man, though such illusions are usually dispelled once one has been introduced to Ser Byron.
He is well known to be his brother’s right hand man, and will often speak for House Oakheart if Winister is not present.
Byname: The Knight of Leaves, so called for the sigil of his house.
Age: 23 (b. 526)
Nationality: The Mander Reach
Skills:
Expert Greatsword
Noteworthy Lance
Noteworthy Outriding (Battle)
Apprentice Stealth
Apprentice Horseman
Novice Dagger
Novice Engineering
Beginner History
Beginner Theology
Physical Description: Very tall, with brown hair and eyes. A contemplative look to his features. Fit, but not brawny. He often wears a surcoat of House Oakheart’s green and gold over chainmail, the hilt of a double handed sword poking over his shoulder.
History: Byron Oakheart was born the second son to Lord Rodwell Oakheart and his Tyrell bride. He was a model child from the start. Though he was not quite so charming as his older brother, young Byron was studious, polite, and showed an early aptitude for both sword and lance. Life progressed for Byron much like any other young noble until his fifteenth nameday. That was when Byron discovered he had a problem with murder.
The first time was a drunk in Oldtown. The man was passed out in an alley; it only took one cut, and then Byron walked away. No one saw.
The second time was a peasant outside Old Oak, bringing his goods to market. He was unarmed. That one only took one cut, too. These incidents continued.
Byron could not tell you why he persisted in this behavior. Morally, he found it repellant. It was not as though he took any pleasure from the act itself. If pressed, Byron might liken his murder habit to visiting the privy; there was no joy in the act, but to abstain for any significant period of time would quickly become unbearable.
Byron carried out his murders in shame and secrecy for some time, until one night he was shadowed by his suspicious older brother. Winister witnessed the act and confronted his younger brother about it. Rather than demanding he stop, or even asking an explanation, however, Winister merely suggested that Byron take up the post of headsman at Old Oak to more easily acquire targets. In a sense, Winister is the world’s biggest enabler for an addiction with a particularly high mortality rate. Nonetheless, executing convicts rather than innocents has done wonders to soothe Byron’s conscience and allow him to live a relatively normal life, and he feels deeply indebted to his brother for that reason.
Reputation: Perhaps because of his particular problem, Byron has strived to be better in other aspects of his life. He indulges in the pleasures of food, drink, and flesh only in moderation. He is known to be a true gentleman, if a bit eccentric at times, and dedicates himself to the concepts of knowledge and chivalry in his day to day life. Some have commented on his unusual position as an executioner and have drawn the conclusion that he must be a bloodthirsty man, though such illusions are usually dispelled once one has been introduced to Ser Byron.
He is well known to be his brother’s right hand man, and will often speak for House Oakheart if Winister is not present.
Hope you all are well and happy.