Cuthbert

"Why not, What could go wrong?"

Raised in service to a Midlands lord, recent years have seen much intrigue. Cuthbert was regularly dispatched with messages far and wide, in support of rebellion or loyalty to the king. However a mistimed message encouraging rebellion to a lord who had just made peace with the king, led to Cuthbert being detained and ransom demanded for his relief. To his horror ransom was refused (possibly due to Cuthbert's amorous relations with one of the lords daughters). Fortunately once his captor realized no money was forthcoming he sent Cuthbert on his way, as his captor planned reprisal against Cuthbert's former employer. On his own and jobless Cuthbert was undeterred, things usually worked themselves out for the best he thought. Then he heard tale of an unusual new source of employed inside Sherwood forest, with most unusual inhabitants. Left without much choice and looking for a place to lay low. Cuthbert thought "why not, what could go wrong?"

Description
Age: 24 (born 1169) Height: 5'6" Build: stocky/athletic

Cuthbert has proven to be a hit with the ladies at Sage hollow, not the most physically attractive, Cuthbert is a good listener and communicator, and has an optimistic personality, this sets him in good stead vs. other residents who are either frequently injured, have violent temperaments or very likely to cheat on you.

Downtime: When not delivering messages, or visiting the local towns to hear about the tournament scores, or the gossip on the noble families of the area, Cuthbert can be found at the red Boar inn or the mess hall sharing the news from outside the covenant, or having a discreet dalliance if the opportunity presents.

Fun Facts: Was spotted entering Essel's sanctum and not leaving until morning on a few occasions, at least that's what the gossips say. Recites romantic poetry extremely well.

Cuthbert always cries at weddings. Cuthbert can whistle very well, but is polite enough not to.

Greatest fear; Being castrated by the father/husband of someone he has seduced (many have threatened it in the past) also Essel being disappointed when they have brief rendezvous.

Faith/Religious upbringing; Cuthbert is a frequent churchgoer and although his lust gets the better of him on occasion, he is dutiful in confessing it afterwards, enjoying relaying all the details to the priest, in the hope he will drop his bible.

When drunk; Good ale, good wine, good song and bad women.

Pet peeve; The unnecessary obsession with the daughters of noble families to be virgins when married off, especially when Cuthbert is around, as it makes it very awkward afterwards.

Embarrassing secret; Amy, was a nobleman’s daughter Cuthbert had a liaison with, one night he snuck into her bedchamber for their ‘meeting’ but ended up in the wrong room containing Amy’s grandmother who had been recently widowed, in a serious of awkward moments Cuthbert had sex with the lonely widow only to be caught by Amy disturbed by the noise.

Characteristics
Intelligence: +1, Perception: +1, Presence: +1, Communication: +2, Strength: +1, Stamina: +1, Dexterity: +1, Quickness: +1

Virtues
Improved Characteristics, Warrior, Well Traveled, CovenfolkFree

Flaws
Incomprehensible, Optimistic, Poor Student

Personality Traits
Brave +2, Loyal +2, Reliable +1

Abilities
Speak English (Storytelling) 5 Speak French (Norman French) 3 Area Lore Midlands (geography) 3 Area Lore Northern England (geography) 1 Profession herald (coats of arms) 3 (14) Athletics (climbing) 2 (5) Awareness (alertness) 3 Bargain (inns) 2 Carouse (staying sober) 2 Charm (Amorous) 3(3) Etiquette (nobility) 3 (2) Folk ken (nobility) 3 Guile (lying to authority) 2 (5) Intrigue (Finding Gossip) 2 Ride (distance) 2 Swim (rivers) 2 Single weapon (short sword and shield) 4 Brawl (bludgeon) 3 Stealth (sneak) 2 Common Law (Slander) 1

Combat and Soak
Leather scale (full) +5 Stam +1 Soak = +6 Short sword + round shield - init +2 Attk +9 Def +9 Dam +6 Blugeon init +1 Attk +7 Def +5 Dam +3 Spear/lance (mtd.) init +2 Attk +8 Def +6 Dam +8 Encumbrance = 3 (Armor 5, sword 1 shield 2 Bludgeon 1 = Burden 4 - Str)

Typical Gear
Short sword and Round Shield, Leather Scale, camping supplies

Opinions on Others
Mages Arianwen - Respects my advice, Hope to work with her more in the future Cirice - Will take some getting used to. Edric - Copious intelligence, corpulent of build. Creepy of personality. Rian - Talks to more animals than humans, probably for the best. - we had barely started to get to know you, taken too soon Evelyn - Young, pretty and naïve, I've gotten into trouble with women like her before! Essel - Seems genuinely nice and welcoming so far, very welcoming indeed - So sorry to hear of your lose, if you need a shoulder to cry on I'm here for you Companions Iris - Robin of Loxley - Oh, you prince of thieves! Rohen d'Aincourt - he talks the talk, but what Noble hasn't learnt the sword by his age? Lady Tessora of Artois - With a face that pretty, it's a shame she has chosen to be a sort of warrior nun Will Scarlet - He's lost then found, and hungry like the wolf! Tancred - Direct and forthright, needs to learn nuance quickly though Torvi Ylvakrí - Attractive in an 'exotic' way, likely to stir up folk when out and about, will try and calm them down -Collective grief can be cathartic we shared ours at the church, but you grieved alone, we feel for you too Grogs Silk - Goes by many names, None of them good. Gillian - A life of violence takes it's toll. Hope It works out for her and Will though. Theopania - Distinctly average in every way. Impressive actually, makes a great spy Chimi - I'm sure its just because her English is poor that my charm failed with her. - she strangled a monster, glad my charm failed wouldn't want to risk angering her! Adelaide - Will need to learn the social graces, then maybe she can teach Tancred Bryne Vaughn - Not afraid to through himself into battle - good, maybe I can hang back a bit then. Cass - Doesn't seem interested in any of the guys - too picky I guess Doctor Tursten Maynard - Very glad he's here, neat stitches Giles "Old "Iron Fist" Giles" Cooper - Hope I have his energy when I get that old Lohse - Definitely my type Erik - Hope he scares the enemy as much as he does me Alistair - Might need more combat training from him, seems I have come to a dangerous place. Osanna - Can bandits really be 'reformed'? Haeddi - A knowledgeable adviser, still finding her place in the new hierarchy - A tragic loss, especially now Essel doesn't need my 'help' so often Oskar - Spends too much time around Silk, otherwise I wish him well Falko - Ill mannered but dependable Islwyn - Good at his job, bad at Human contact Alfred - 'Claimed' by Edric, what a waste Edward - Nice life if you can get it! Richard - We work well together and can hopefully give good advice to the mages when its needed. Alison - Will she be more Knight or nun? - neither it seems criminal was more glamourous Percival "Arrow Bait" Fletcher - Lives by the sword - died by the swords/flames/axes and the rest

Story and advancement log
1190 Spring Hunting down the Vis adventure (5xp - Guile) Summer Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald) Autumn Shopping for Iron adventure (10xp - 5xp athletics, 5xp charm) Winter Exposure xp (2xp Profession Herald)

1191 Spring Lidby Meet Adventure (6xp - 5xp Etiquette - 1xp Herald) Summer Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald) Autumn Nottingham Goose Fair adventure (7xp 5xp charm, 2xp Herald) Winter Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald)

1192 Spring Heir to Farnesfield adventure (8xp - 5xp Etiquette, 3xp Herald) Summer Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald) Autumn Practice charm (4xp) Winter Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald)

1193 Spring Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald) Summer Practice charm (4xp) Autumn Church and Land adventure (6xp -3xp carouse, 3xp charm) Winter Exposure xp (2xp profession Herald) 1194 Spring