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==Alaric Duremov==

'''High Concept:''' Uncommonly Loyal Sellsword

[Invoke to overcome temptation to betray his friends/charges; to represent his combat experience; when his reputation for loyalty would be a virtue; Compel when betraying his friends would be advantageous; when his reputation for loyalty is a hindrance; when social status is important]

'''Trouble:''' Not Many Universities or Ballrooms in Triboar

[Compel when lack of formal education or high-society sophistication would be a hindrance]

'''First Phase Aspect:''' My Place Is Between Others and Danger

[Invoke when defending others, particularly friends or charges; to get into position to protect others; to create obstacles to attackers, etc.; Compel to force him to leap to the defense of others or interpose himself in dangerous circumstances]

'''First Phase Adventure Description:''' Alaric's first "clients" as a freelance sellsword was an innkeeper and her family just off of the Long Road. They couldn't exactly pay very much, but they needed help. It didn't really take that long at all to convince the local toughs that Mrs. Calabaster's Inn was no longer a source of protection money.

'''Second Phase Aspect:''' Even the Zhents Like Him

[Invoke when friendliness/openness would be a virtue, to have contacts with those he's befriended, and to know things he might not otherwise because of those friendships; Compel when friendliness/openness is a hindrance, and when having friends in all corners might reflect poorly on him.]

'''Third Phase Aspect:''' Stay Here and Fight Me!

'''Skills:'''
*Good (+3): Strength
*Fair (+2): Consitution, Wisdom
*Average (+1): Charisma, Dexterity
*Mediocre (+0): Intelligence

'''Refresh:'''
*Total: 3
*Remaining: 3

'''Stunts:'''
*''Grizzled Veteran'' (skill) (+1 mild physical consequence slot) (p.115)
*''Awareness'' (+2 to Wisdom rolls to notice things) (p.123)
*''Defensive Stance'' (When wielding a Heavy Weapon, may Defend against melee attacks with Strength) (adapted from Defensive Stance on p. 136)

'''Stress:'''
*[ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Physical
*[ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Mental
*[ 2 ] Mild
*[ 2 ] Mild (Physical)
*[ 4 ] Moderate
*[ 6 ] Severe

'''Description:''' Raised on a farm in the Dessarin Valley, Alaric lied about his age to join up with a mercenary company that was recruiting in the nearest village. After several years of service, Alaric cashed out of the company and went to work as a freelancer, eventually landing as a bodyguard to a fairly prosperous merchant. [Detail to be filled out after the campaign and other characters firm up.]

Alaric is of average height but robust physique, with pale blue eyes and blonde hair. When working, he will be seen wearing his battered breastplate, bracers, and greaves (Medium Armor) and carrying his worn but well-maintained bastard sword (Heavy Weapon). He typically also has a dagger or three strapped about his person (Martial/Ranged Weapons).