Character Creation (Read Rules First)

[Darryn Bryne]

1) Character Name: Darryn Bryne

2) Character Age: 26
3) Character Nationality (Stormlands, The Reach, etc): Iron Islands
4) Character Byname: /
5) Character Skills (Choose 2 beginner skills, 2 novice skills, 2 apprentice skills, and 2 noteworthy skills and 1 expert skill): beginner:fingerdancing, axe throwing novice:intimidation, disguise 2 apprentice: leadership , sailing noteworthy:
axefighting,bow expert: naval battle

6) Character's Second (Choose 2 beginner skills, 2 novice skills, 2 apprentice skills, and 2 noteworthy skills): Darryns second is Unran the Bald, a man who used to be a talented fighter, but when
a fire burned away his hair and most of his face. Unran was able to survive and save some of his friends, but decided to stay home on the Iron Islands and live with his wife and children there, working as a blacksmith. He also tries to use his contacts to get Darryn, the son of his former captain and good friend, information, organizes supplies and new crew members and keeps an eye on Darryns and his brothers (moderate) possesions they do not take along. Skills: beginner: naval battle, drinking
novice: singing, black market apprentice: stewardship, trading noteworthy:swordfighting, blacksmithing
7) Character Personal History: Darryn was born first son to Quellarion Bryne, a raider in the service of
House Harlaw. His father, a giant with a chest the size of a barrel, had been one of the most fearsome Ironborn in his youth, and after living life as a pirate, had sworn fealty to House Harlaw, keeping his treasure, a longship and a captured trader's ship.Darryn was raised by a Priest of the Drowned God, a good friend of his father's, by the name of Groll, through which he became quite religious, yet received training by the priest, a man who had travelled the Riverlands, in history, warfare, seafare and other skills of knowledge. His father took both Darryn and his brother Clion on his ship to teach them everything they needed to know.But while the former became an Ironborn raider as his father, the latter one took control of the trader. Although most of the goods their father had alloted should have fallen to Darryn, he gave most of the them, including the trader, to his brother, keeping only enough to pay his men and took the longship to sea when he was 22.
Since then, he has been travelling the usual routes to make his life stealing and raiding, paying a tenth of everything him and his crew made to the lord he serves, and was always willing to defend the faith of the Drowned God or to serve House Harlaw of Ten Towers, should they wish for his service. Seeing that the current situation is one which provides many different outcomes, he had sails set to reach the Iron Islands, knowing that any Ironborn captain could and would be needed.
8) Character Physical Description: Darryn is a man of 6 foot 1 inch, with a broad chest, a slender waist,
black, crude hair that is mostly uncut, a black mass of beard and stubble on his clefted chin, high cheekbones and ice-blue eyes.His arm and legs are quite long, with big hands and feet.
His nose is flat, but not extraordinarily long, and his ears are small, but do not stand out.

9) Character Reputation: The sail that Darryns ship, the Angry Fish, a name it had been given by his
father as a joke, sails when going to war or pirating a red sail with a blue snake on it, along the western coast of Westeros and along the main routes from the East to Westeros it is quite well known, yet not the most feared by far.
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[Dyther Morrigen]

1) Character Name: Lord Brennan Mooton

2) Character Age: 19

3) Character Nationality (Stormlands, The Reach, etc): Riverlands

4) Character Byname: None

5) Character Skills:

Expert: Longsword/Shield
Noteworthy: Finance/Stewardship
Noteworthy: Diplomacy
Apprentice: Naval Battle
Apprentice: Jousting
Novice: Languages (Free Cities)
Novice: Intrigue
Beginner: Languages (Slaver's Bay)
Beginner: Persuasion (Charm)

8) Character Personal History: Lord Brennan was born in 508 to Lord Nyles Mooton and Lady Elle of Braavos. He grew up exceptionally bright, mastering the arts of trade and the sword while still a young lad. His father ran the famed port of Maidenpool, and ensured his heir had the education required to milk every last penny out of the myriad ships from across the world while still giving them incentive to trade through their town. He also learned conversational, if not eloquent, Valyrian from his mother, and has since begun training in the tongues of the men of Slaver's Bay, whose ships come to call at the Riverlands' main port occasionally.

His father died recently leading men in one of the many wars that have rocked Westeros to its foundation of late, and Brennan has come into his lordship sooner than he would have preferred. He is now seeking to restore order to the lands around his beloved town, and also seeks a wife for himself.

9) Character Physical Description: Brennan has sandy hair, cut short, sea-gray eyes, and an athletic build. He stands six feet almost even, but an accident in his youth has cost him the last joint on his left pinky.

10) Character Reputation: Lord Brennan is familiar with most of the lords of the Riverlands, but only the lords of other port towns such as Gulltown or Duskendale outside the Riverlands have ever met him.

[Viea Greyjoy]

*Changing her to my second*

1) Character Name: Faylinn

2) Character Age: 18 (508)

3) Character Nationality: The Mander

4) Character Byname: None

5) Character Skills :

Noteworthy: Swordsmanship
Noteworthy: Archery
Apprentice: Disguise
Apprentice: Horsemanship
Novice: Tracking
Novice: Ambush
Beginner: Charm
Beginner: Dance

7) Character Personal History: Faylinn was born into a common houshold somewhere in the Mander region. She grew up with her two brothers who taught her how to fight with swords, her parents died whe she was 10, leaving her in the care of her brothers. She left their care when she was 15 prefering to travel Westeros alone. She soon enrolled into the Mander army, disguised as a man as she was bored being on her own.

8) Character Physical Description: Faylinn is fairly tall for her gender and has dark blonde hair that is cut quite short. She is fairly slender and lithe, but has good muscles from the training she has in swordplay.

9) Character Reputation: none as such.

[The Flint]

1) Character Name: Ser Radek Hutcheson

2) Character Age: 20 (506)

3) Character Nationality (Stormlands, The Reach, etc): Far Reach

4) Character Byname: The Red Hand

5) Character Skills:

Expert: Long Sword
Noteworthy: Lance
Noteworthy: Battle
Apprentice: Horse
Apprentice: Bodyguard
Novice: Languages
Novice: Charm
Beginner: Lyre
Beginner:Dance

8) Character Personal History: Radek Hutcheson, was born second to a knightly family sworn to the Hightower. His father died when Radek was very young, and Radek was raised by his older brother Darius. Darius was almost ten years older than Radek, and so the two grew up with a relationship closer to uncle and nephew than brothers. Radek's best friend and companion was his younger sister Willa a pretty and vivacious girl, who clashed often with Darius.
At age 11, Radek was sent to serve as a page in the household of Lord Robert Hightower. When Robert died at the Black parlay, and Francis Varner became the regent of a newly created Far Reach Radek was transfered to serve as a page in the Blackbar household. He would later squire for Ser Rodney Blackbar, until he won his spurs at the second battle of Lemonwood, by advancing the Army Banner after the Far Reach standard bearer had fallen to Dornish bow fire. Radek carried the standard of the Far Reach army all the way to the battle of Hellholt, and the defeat of the Dornish.

Hutcheson returned to his home in the Far Reach to find that his brother Darius had sent his sister away to become a Septa at King's Landing. The two quarreled, and are still not on speaking terms.

When the Great Western War began, Radek fought under now Lord Rodney Blackbar at relief of Deep Den, and would later march home again after the suspicious death of Alexander Irwyn. He has recently received word of the death of his sister Willa under suspicious circumstances, and is expected to leave the army at Horn Hill to determine the truth of it.

9) Character Physical Description: A young man with a pleasant attractive demeanor and an easy smile with light brown hair and hazel green eyes.

10) Character Reputation: Little outside of knightly circles in the Far Reach, where he is known as a loyal and honorable friend.

[Fel]

My new second

Name: Sol Hunter

Age: 19 (Born 509)

Skills:

Noteworthy: Bow, Deception
Apprentice: Sword, Lance
Novice: Riding, Stealth
Beginner: Speed, Throwing Knives

[Horas]

Name: Joramun Goodbrother, Lord of Hammerhorn.

Age: 40 (b. 486)

Nationality: Iron Islands.

Byname: None.

Skills:
Expert - Naval Battle
Noteworthy - Axe
Noteworthy - Construction (Ships)
Apprentice - Unarmed Combat
Apprentice - Construction (Buildings and fortifications)
Novice - Axe throwing
Novice - Sailing
Beginner - Horseriding
Beginner - Intrigue

Physical Description: As tall and thick as an old oak tree, Joramun Goodbrother towers over lesser men. His jaw is strong and clean-shaven. His hair turned completely to grey at a young age and the Goodbrother Lord wears it shorn close to his head. While many Ironborn captains festoon themselves with jewelry they have won in battle as a mark of their skill, Joramun chooses to remain unadorned, granting him a stark and spartan appearance.

History: Born the first son of Lord Harmen Goodbrother, Joramun succeeded his father as lord at age twenty. He as ruled as the unchallenged lord of Hammerhorn for the last twenty years. Whether through prudence or opportunism, Lord Joramun has found himself on the winning side of most of the civil conflict Westeros has suffered in recent years.

Joramun is a widower and a father of six children, with cousins ruling their own keeps at Shatterstone and Orkmont.

Reputation: Joramun Goodbrother exhibits little of the impulsive warmongering and daring valued so highly by his people. Indeed, rumors are his interests are much more scholarly in their nature. Then again, few scholars have ever slain a man with their bare hands. Lord Joramun has long ago earned the respect of his peers for his skills as a leader, a warrior, and a tactician.

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SECOND (Note that Surri was a former second of mine for Andrik Greyjoy, which is why his stats are a bit off from beginning ones.)

Name: Surri Saltcliffe, the Saltsnake, Silverteeth.
Age: b. 498, (Currently 28)
Nationality: Ironborn.

Skills:
Expert Axe and Sword fighting
Noteworthy Stealth
Apprentice Scaling
Apprentice Sailing
Novice Drinking
Novice Torture
Beginner Persuasion
Beginner Swimming

Physical Description: Lean and long-limbed, the Saltsnake fights with a slippery style all of his own. His stringy blonde hair is so pale it is almost white, and he dresses in dark leathers. Most of Surri's teeth rotted and fell out during his captivity. He has since replaced them with a full set of silver dentures, each tooth paid for with the iron price.

History: Surri Saltcliffe was the first mate to Andrik Greyjoy, the ill-fated rebel who tried to take Pyke from Dagon Harlaw. Surri was captured and imprisoned by Dagon after the brothers Greyjoy were defeated in battle. There he languished for near four years before being released by King Erik Greyjoy. Surri joined in for the end of the Iron Islands' rebellion, retreating once King Erik was captured. With no true loyalties left, Surri has sailed to Great Wyk and sworn his ship and sword to Joramun Goodbrother, a lord who has been gathering captains to him over recent months.

Reputation: Mischievous and prone to black humors.

[The Flint]

Flea of Shallow Grave

Born- 506 AC (21)

Master Espionage
Master Stealth+
Master Small blades (Daggers and Knives)
Expert Charm
Noteworthy Ferreting

Character Personal History: Flea was a nameless street urchin living on the streets of Flea's Bottom, making his living as a rat catcher, until he was discovered by Francis Varner. First he served as a manservant, and later, as a courier. But as trust grew between the young boy and his patron, Flea was asked to take on more and more difficult jobs, including infilitrating the Inverted Septs of the Cult of the Dead God, and rescuing Lord Regent Benfry Smith from the hands of the usurper Horas Blackwood. When Varner was murdered at the hands of Horas Blackwood, He left in his will a small trunk of possessions and title to the tiny town of Shallowgrave to the boy who had served him so well. Inside the trunk was the money and the secrets needed to continue running the Varner Spy Network along with a set of instructions. It's those instructions, what Flea calls the "Varner's Plan" which drives him to continue the work of his old master.

Physical Description: Flea is still a short, thin man with boy looks, best known for his black hair and the dark circles under his eyes which come from staying up nights ferreting out secrets.

Reputation: Those who know him through his work know him as a serious and ruthless young man driven by loyalties which are hard to understand. Those who know him socially know that he can be fun, and kind, and sweet, when the moment is right.

[Erik]

What wounds inflicted by the Ironborn? Wounds inflicted on the Ironborn, more like.

[Ollie]

You kinda invaded the Riverlands and strapped him to a pile of wood and threatened to burn him, among other things.

[Tytos]

1) Character Name: Lord Pieter Tully

2) Character Age: Born 500 (27)

3) Character Nationality: Riverlands

4) Character Byname: None

5) Character Skills:
Expert: Sword Fighting
Noteworthy: Stewardship
Noteworthy: Military Strategy
Apprentice: Persuasion
Apprentice: Espionage
Novice: Horse Riding
Novice: Archery
Beginner: Hunting
Beginner: Fist Fighting

6) Character's Second: None

7) Character Personal History: Pieter was born a Tully, a once great but now weak and hated house. He was the squire to Lord Warren Blackwood, and his future held little more than being a hedge knight. However, with Lord Horas Blackwood’s rebellion Pieter was made Lord Pieter Tully of Riverrun, and given his ancestor’s title as Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. Pieter now wishes to heal the Riverlands of its wounds inflicted by the Ironborn and civil wars between the Blackwoods and Tullys.

8) Character Physical Description: Pieter stands at around 5’10, with a slightly stocky build. He has medium-length auburn hair and blue eyes, with a red beard trimmed closely to his face. He wears a blue and red tunic with black breeches, and a silver trout adorns his blue cloak.

9) Character Reputation: The Riverlands are not too sure of Pieter’s abilities to lead.

[Ser Aemon Tully]

1) Character Name: Suenter

2) Character Age: 20

3) Character Nationality: North

4) Character Byname: Icebreaker

5) Character Skills
2 beginner- Harp and Drinking
2 novice-Archery and Persuasion
2 apprentice- Battle and Wolf Training
2 noteworthy- Green Dreams and Ambush
1 expert- Greatsword

7) Character Personal History: Suenter was born to a wildling mother and a lordly father. His father was not a big time lord, he only owned the whole of his mountain which was able to muster 200 men. Suenter grew up with an interesting childhood, he was aloud to roam free and cause mischeif.

When he was sixteen he and a couple of friends were messing around on a frozen river. They had a race to see who could get upstream to the village first. He lagged behind and when one of his friends fell through the ice he was far enough back to smash the ice and help his comrade out earning his nickname in the process. For that his father had his "becoming a man ceremony", he was also given his dire wolf which he named Snow Storm.

Since then he has lead attacks on wildling raiders and other adventures. When Roose Stark called his banners he wanted to go and help in the war. Sadly the army had marched and there was no hope for catching up to them so he just waited out the war in the wolfswood. When news came of the retaking of King's Landing he made a leadership call and decided to go south to see the "sites" ,he has just arrived in King's Landing.

8) Character Physical Description: He stands about 6' 5" with red hair. He has brood shoulders and a nose that has been broken several times. Extremely hansome and rugid.

9) Character Reputation: Not known outside of the Northern Mountains he is a rowdy man and known to be half wildling.

[Percy Rivers]

1) Character Name: Felix Cassel

2) Character Age: 36

3) Character Nationality (Stormlands, The Reach, etc):

The North

4) Character Byname:

5) Character Skills (Choose 2 beginner skills, 2 novice skills, 2 apprentice skills, and 2 noteworthy skills and 1 expert skill):

Expert: One handed Axe
Noteworthy: Command
Noteworthy: Political Intrigue
Apprentice: Stewardship
Apprentice: Intimidation/Persuasion
Novice: Ambush
Novice: Deception
Beginner: Unarmed Fights
Beginner: Riding

Character's Second:

Maester Casimir

Noteworthy: Healing
Noteworthy: Poision Lore
Apprentice: Writing
Apprentice: Higher Mysteries
Novice: Ravenry
Novice: Finance
Beginner: Stewardship
Beginner: Secrecy

7) Character Personal History:

Felix comes from a long, proud, albeit minor family: The Cassels. Long have they served Winterfell and the Starks. They have provided soldiers, guards, and even the occaisional bride to the Kings in the North. And so it came as no surprise when Felix became the captian of Winterfell's guards during the rule of Syd Stark. In this position he saw the plague claim his Lord, insanity another, and through it all he fought in rebellions, wars in wild barbarian lands beyond the wall, and against common peasants looking to make a place in the world. But throughout this turmoil there was a constant...service...service to House Stark.

When Callen Baratheon legitimized an unkown bastard of Syd Stark's it was Felix and his friend, Maester Casimir who ran Winterfell while the young lord went north to train under the Black Brothers of the Night's Watch. He was a constant thorn in the side of Lyas Bolton, and opposed the Dreadfort lord in almost every action, directly or indirectly. While the regent of the north was busy playing politics it was Felix who kept northern lords mindful of their fealty to the young Roose Stark, through secret letters and deals.

For the Cassel had acquired a niche for politics, all of it in the service of the Starks of course, and he spent a good deal of time keeping many of the northern lords from infighting or another rebellion. In the one case of cooperation with Lyas Bolton he helped smuggle Roose back from Lannisport to Winterfell, ensuring that the Stark was not captured.

In recent years Felix had relented his stewardship and political duties to Roose, as the Stark was more and more at home. Yet he always kept an eye on him, more often then not checking on his letters and his meetings. The Cassels have always been stalwart supporters of the Starks, and if that means spying on them and secretly taking their privacy...so be it.

8) Character Physical Description: Felix has a soldiers body, trained and honed to a state of martial perfection. He keeps clean shaven. Though he has shown signs of balding it has only served to add character to a fairly handsome face, if only handsome because of its calm strength...and some might say cold strength.

9) Character Reputation: He is known to be fairly loyal in his own unique way. A good soldier of decent repute he is far more famed for the discipline and training he goes through with his soldiers. Though he may be called honourable, perpahs just is a better word, for he has no qualms about doing a wrong deed for a rightful reason.

[Ser Beric Dayne]

Character Name: Ser Harlan Tyrell

Character Age: 28 (b. 500)

Character Nationality: The Mander

Character Byname: The Iron Keg

Character Skills:

Expert: Lance/Joust
Noteworthy: Sword
Noteworthy: Command/Leadership
Apprentice: Battle Strategy
Apprentice: Ambush
Novice: Intimidation
Novice: Hunting
Beginner: Scouting
Beginner: Brawling

Character's Second: Melleo Nobeard (Pentoshi)

Noteworthy: Intimidation
Noteworthy: Sword
Apprentice: Torture
Apprentice: Lance/Joust
Novice: Drinking
Novice: Riding
Beginner: Hunting
Beginner: Command

Character Personal History: Harlan was born in Highgarden in the year 500, the son of Ser Lothor Tyrell and Myria Hightower, and twin brother of Garin Tyrell. His youth was most typical, he worked daily on his sword play, and was very found of wrestling. He watched the Knights with longing, always wishing for the day when he would join their ranks, as his father had. He worked hard with sword and lance, and his talent was obvious, even from an early age.

At age 10 he was sent to foster at Longtable, and squired for Ser Albert Merryweather while learning much. Harlan was knighted by Ser Albert on the field of battle after the sack of Nightsong, where Harlan showed courage and skill befitting a Knight, though only 16. He continued to ride with Ser Albert Merryweather until he was 19, when he took ship to the free cities, to seek fortune and fame riding as a lancer in the Golden Company.

Harlan spent the next six years riding with the Golden Company, fighting in numerous engagements, and gaining valuable experience. He lived hard during this time, drinking often and heavily. This hard lifestyle no doubt contributed to his looking far older than his 28 years. While serving in the Golden company, he took a Lyseni girl with him on campaign. Tall, fair and beautiful, the girl had been everything that Harlan had sought after, and he loved her deeply. One night, he came to her bed drunk on wine, and not looking for sleep. He found her there in bed with another. A terrible rage came upon him, and he killed them both before either could even rise from the bed. He regretted the deed deeply, and fought with the memories nearly every day. His sleep became troubled, to the point that he scarcely could lay down at night from the guilt and the nightmares. He began drinking milk of the poppy, in small doses to get the rest that he needed to function within the Golden Company. The doses became larger over time, and he took them more often. From that point forward, he went nowhere without the medicine, and rarely a day passed that he did not drink of it. Despite these troubles, he rose high in the ranks of the Golden Company, reaching the rank of First Lance. It was while serving in the Golden Company that he earned the name the Iron Keg, for he looked very much like a barrel in armor, being short and stocky of build. He found the name amusing, and took it as his personal sigil. After six years of riding in the Golden Company, Ser Harlan returned to Highgarden, having gained the experience that he had sought after, and having tired of his sell sword lifestyle. He returned to Highgarden in 525 at the age of 25 to ride as a Knight at the side of his cousin Tallahar Tyrell, to seek growing fame in Westeros, and to attempt to wash away the memories which burden his nights.

Character Physical Description: Ser Harlan Tyrell is a short, stout man, with broad shoulders and a barrel chest. He stands a head shorter than the average man, but still manages to cut an imposing figure with longsword in hand. He earned the name, the Iron Keg, because of his stocky body, and adopted a keg with great helm, shield and pauldrons as his personal sigil. He has short kept hair of dark blond, with a smattering of gray, and dark stubble is always upon his jaw. With his short, square build, and unkempt appearance, he is not a thing of maiden's song, and he looks ten years older than his 28 years, his face lined from laughter, as well as despair.

Character Reputation: Ser Harlan is known to be as hard as the steel plate that he wears. He does not posses an ounce of tact, and he cares little of what anybody thinks of him. That said, he is generally good natured, and is loyal and fierce in friendship. He enjoys drinking and laughter, but when his wrath comes upon him, he is not one to be trifled with. He can be argumentative and arrogant, perhaps trying to make up for the fact that he lacks the height of other Knights.

Seconds History: Melleo, called Nobeard, for the great scar that he bears across his chin which prevents the growth of a traditional Pentoshi beard, was a fellow Lancer in the Golden Company, and is Harlan's closest friend. In a scrap with a Norvosi Guardsman, Melleo was caught across the face with an ax, resulting in a great scar, which even seven years later, is still horrible to look upon. The scar suits him, however, as Melleo is as ruthless as he is hideous. He left the Golden Company to serve Ser Harlan, and is loyal to him only. Melleo is tall and strong, as well as fearless.

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[Lord Connor Tully]

1) Character Name: Ser Marwin Tyrell

2) Character Age: 26

3) Character Nationality: The Mander Reach

4) Character Byname: The Golden Rose

5) Character Skills:
Expert: Sword Fighting
Noteworthy: Translator
Noteworthy: Horse-riding
Apprentice: Scouting
Apprentice: Battle
Novice: Oration
Novice: Spear fighting
Beginner: Healing
Beginner: Bow fighting


6) Character's Second: Jon Flowers
Noteworthy: Sword fighting
Noteworthy: Skirmishes
Apprentice: Bow fighting
Apprentice: Oration
Novice: Spear fighting
Novice: Healing
Beginner: Pickpocketing
Beginner: Translator


7) Character Personal History:
Marwin was born to a distant branch of the Tyrell family. He grew up like any other noble son. His days were full of swordplay and archery practice. Marwin quickly outpaced his peers in the arts of war and became bored with the youths of Highgarden.

At the age of nine he was sent to foster at Oldtown where he became a squire. It is here that he met his closest friend, Jon Flowers. After saving Jon from being the worst pickpocket in Oldtown, the two become inseparable, training and fighting side by side. His military skills became well renowned in the Battle of Hellholt where he earned his knighthood by slaughtering many Dornish-men.

After taking part in a few tourneys throughout the South, Marwin and Jon decide to take ship to the Free Cities and join up with The Second Sons. The two quickly climbed the ranks of the sellsword company and enjoyed the lives of a mercenary. Marwin went on the keep a flawless record with the Second Sons never losing an engagement and becoming one of their top commanders. After eight years with the Second Sons, the duo looks forward to returning to the Reach for their next big adventure.

8) Character Physical Description: Marwin is a tall, well-muscled man. He sports the long golden hair for which he is named with a clean-shaven face. He has a long scar running along the left side of his face gained from a near fatal spear thrust earned while defending Jon. Laugh lines complement a face that is the talk among maidens.

9) Character Reputation: Marwin is known to be an even-tempered man who enjoys the company of women and the atmosphere of a good inn. He enjoys drinking and brawling and never turns down a challenge from anyone. Marwin tends to be a bit over-confident at times, leading to many a broken nose. In battle he is surprisingly quick and lethal with his hand and a half sword.

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[Imry Willfyre]

(I'm dropping Lord Caron as my second and picking up young Barclay. This was approved about two weeks ago by Smith, but I've been to lazy to put it up until now.)


Character Name: Lord Lyreon Barclay

Character Age: b. 519

Character Nationality (Stormlands, The Reach, etc): The Crownlands/Valyria

Character Byname: The Stirling

Character Skills:

Noteworthy Swordsmanship
Noteworthy Naval Command
Apprentice Battle Command
Apprentice Stewardship
Novice Lute
Novice Unarmed
Beginner Charm/Persuasion
Beginner Riding

Character Personal History: Born to Lord Emmon Barclay, the first of House Barclay, in the last years of that man's life: Lyreon was but a toddler when his father died in the Red Keep.

He was raised by his mother, Claera (Waters) Celtigar at Sharp Point, the seat of House Barclay. Growing up he often idolized the young and powerful Lord Dondarrion, his uncle by marriage, and especially his aunt Nora. For a short time Lyreon served as a page for Lord Dondarrion before serving as a squire to Lord Gerold Kellington. It is natural that in these men he found the most comfort as a child, but as time went on those people changed-- as all things do.

In 534, the same year in which he was knighted, his aunt Nora died in childbirth. For several years this did naught but make Lyreon and Breck closer, but Breck reacted oddly to his wife's passing. He grew cold, distant, and strange. Though he still was polite and friendly on formal occasions he lost that unique spark of happiness that he embodied in his youth.

So Lyreon returned to Sharp Point and locked himself in his chambers, studying naval commerce and strategy. His new influences were plenty and time passed slowly in the course of study. But when he was 18, Lyreon removed himself from Sharp Point and took the time to travel the Seven Kingdoms. Insistent on knowing a greater view of the world, Lyreon sailed around Dorne and up towards the north-- expanding his knowledge (both of sailing and of the lands themselves). As he returned back to Sharp Point he made a point of visiting the Vale-- the one land he had neglected thus far. While staying in Gulltown he met and fell in love with a daughter of Lord Grafton, Lea, whom he would marry in the following year.

Married in Gulltown, they moved back to Sharp Point where in the next several years they became the proud parents of two young children. Since this time Lyreon has devoted his time to raising the family, paying little attention to all kingdom events but the most important tourneys and celebrations.

Character Physical Description: Lyreon inherited a mix of his father's red-gold hair and his mother's platinum blonde, achieving a deep gold color with a reddish hue. An attractive man of middling height he keeps his hair at his shoulders or tied back in a pony-tail. He earned the epithet of 'the Stirling' for his fondness of the color, and his tendency to wear polished silver armor.

Character Reputation: Despite having only one or two memories of his father, Lyreon is said to be Emmon reborn. Or perhaps it is Lyreon who says this and others who hope it is true.