William Robert

William Robert the Bard of Somerset, Companion age 27 (ages in Autumn) - 1199 Winter

Brave +2, Vain +2, Assure +2

Int 1 Per 0 Str -1 Sta -1 Pre 1 Com 2 Dex 2 Qik 1

Wanderer

Blackmail vs. Cautious with Intrigue

Weakness (Praise) vs. Puissant Music

Overconfident(minor) vs. Self-Confident

Poor Eyesight vs. Sharp Ears

Poor Student vs. Independent Study

Ability Block (Academics) vs. Linguist

English (storytelling) 5 - (60) 75xp

French (storytelling) 5 - (60) 75xp

Athletics (defense) 2 -15xp

Awareness (alertness) 2 -15xp

Charm (witty) 2 - 15xp

Folk Ken (nobles) 2 - 15xp

Guile (fast talk) 2 - 15xp

Area Lore (Somerset) 4 - 50p

Intrigue (rumormongering) 4 - 50xp

Music (compose) 4 - 60xp

Carouse (drinking songs) 2 - 15xp

Etiquette (nobility) 2 - 15xp

Legerdemain (magic tricks) 2 - 15xp

Somerset Nobility Lore (personalities) 2 - 15xp

Bedford Nobility Lore (personalities) 1 - 14xp

Fairy Lore 1 - 8xp

Bargain 1 - 7xp

Welsh 2 - 26xp

Seasons

1197 Autumn Fairy Lore 8xp Adventure and Practice Bargain 7xp.

1197 Winter entertain Prince John's court, 2xp Music.

1198 Spring entertain Somerset nobles, 2xp Music.

1198 Summer entertain Marcher Lords Practice,13xp Welsh.

1198 Autumn entertain Marcher Lords Practice,13xp Welsh. (26)

1198 Winter entertain Stranggore and area, 2xp Music.

1199 Spring entertain Somerset nobles, 2xp Music.

1199 Summer entertain Duke of Bedford Practice, 7xp Bedford Nobility Lore.

1199 Autumn entertain Duke of Bedford Practice, 7xp Bedford Nobility Lore. (27)

1198 Winter entertain Stranggore and area, 2xp Music.

Background

The self proclaimed Bard of Somerset, he makes a comfortable living entertaining the wealthy elite of Somerset as a wandering minstrel.

Equipment

Fine linen robes

Fine Spanish Belt of Turquise, a Gift of Prince John

Lyre, recorder, drum

Knife

Who is Willliam Robert the Bard of Somerset?

What he does? (Who he is)

Travels around entertaining nobles and subtly blackmailing them.

Why he does it? (Motive, Personality)

Being in the company of powerful people makes him feel powerful especially when he can manipulate them.

What made him do it? (Past)

His mother, now dead, was the nursemaid to the Lord of Bristol and he was raised in and among the court always second in importance to his mother's noble charges. He does not know his father and jokes that his mother gave him two first names after his father, either William or Robert.

What do people think of him? (Reputation, Status, Social Class)

A talented minstrel who is welcome in court for he brings interesting rumors, stories, and song.

What are his Habits?

He lives day to day, always moving on before his welcome ends. He pretends to be more blind than he really is.

What are his Talents?

Composing original songs for his patrons and subtly blackmailing them into buying an embarrassing song or paying him to promote a song which makes them look good.

What does he like? (Tastes)

He loves music and he loves praise. He enjoys good food, cheer, and the company of women.

What does he look like? (Body)

A large hooked nose, bushy mustache and no chin to speak of. He dresses handsomely and always has his lyre, recorder, and drum handy.