Alasdair Gallows

[Alasdair]

Alasdair
Gallows

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 41 years young
Birthday: 472 AV, 89th Day of Fall
Birthplace: Endrykas

Profession: Pending
Current Housing: A basic single room cottage in Syliras.

Fluent: Common
Basic: Pavi
Poor: N/A



Appearance
Alasdair is a sturdily built man, though not particularly tall. He stands at an average 5'10", with a broad chest, shoulders, and muscular body. Dark brown, nearly black hair hangs loose a little past his shoulder blades with a faint wave. Most of the time he sports a short, well groomed beard. Streaks of gray stand out around his temples and widow's peak, a byproduct of his increasing age, and two thin braids hang on either side of his face, decorated on the ends by a matching pair of small silver hair cuffs. His complexion doesn't give too much away as to his years. He has proud, strong features, and usually, though unintentional, wears an expression of stern severity. Heavy brows, a hawkish nose, and grimly set mouth accentuate his appearance of constant disapproval.

Several tattoos inspired by his partial-Drykas heritage - a strange burnt red color - mark his left arm from forearm to shoulder. They accent his skin well, which is in the middle ground between tan and pale. Between the protection offered by clothing, the way Syliras is built, and the fact that he spends a majority of his time outdoors under the shade of the forest canopy, Alasdair doesn't get enough sun to darken up. His hands are rough and weathered from years of work, and the rest of his body is much the same. Scars of all manner of sizes - from microscopic on up - all over his body mark him as a man who wasn't pampered and catered to, but one who know's what it's like to go to bed exhausted after a hard day. His blue eyes are bright and expressive, sometimes a little melancholy, but more often than not, shining with a light of sarcasm and bare naked honesty.



Personality
As a man who almost never had anything handed to him, Alasdair knows how to work, and how to get things done. Sometimes he comes off as indifferent, disinterested, or disapproving to those around him, but usually it's because he's so absorbed in what needs done next. He's always been a busy bee, going about chores and work like a well oiled machine, and has a wide range of hobbies and job interests. Some may think he's all work and no play, or a stick in the mud. But Alasdair loves to kick back after a long day and enjoy a fun evening.

When not working solo he's more sociable, and even goes a little out of his way to be as such. In his increasing age, though, he has become more likely to speak his mind. And usually it's a blunt, unvarnished opinion or an honest, sometimes harsh comment. He still tries for some civility, but after so many years of politely going along with peoples' bull, he's far more inclined now to tell them to shove it. Even with someone he likes, his questions and topics can be personal or insensitive.

He has never taken offense very easily, even when someone outright insults him. Alasdair can pick an idiot from a crowd, and he knows how to deal with them. As such he isn't the type of man to throw a punch over petty matters, but won't roll over and expose his belly. He walks a fine line between diplomatic and assertive, sometimes physically so. Even if he doesn't like knocking heads together, it doesn't mean he never will. He thinks of it as teaching pups a lesson in respect for their elders.

Alasdair is usually a rather quiet man. Not from a lack of sociability, but from habit. Being overly loud in the woods is never going to bring one good consequence or reward. So to keep himself in that mindset, Alasdair is usually soft spoken, unless completely relaxed and at ease around good company. He's quick with a witty remark, keen observation, or just an easy conversation.



History
Coming soon.



Beliefs
Coming soon.



Knowledge

 

Physical

Skill	Experience	Total	Rank
Weapon: Shortbow	10 SP	10/100	Novice
Weapon: Longsword	5 SP	5/100	Novice
Weapon: Handaxe	5 SP	5/100	Novice
Horseback Riding	5 SP	5/100	Novice

 

Mental

Skill	Experience	Total	Rank
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Social

Skill	Experience	Total	Rank
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Trade

Skill	Experience	Total	Rank
Wilderness Survival	15 RB, 10 SP	20/100	Novice
Hunting	10 SP	10/100	Novice
Fishing	5 SP	5/100	Novice
Butchery	5 SP	5/100	Novice

 

Magic

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Lores

Geography: The Bronze Woods
Wilderness Survival: Ways of Starting and Maintaining a Fire

 

Possessions

 

Equipment

Steel Longsword with Black Leather Baldric
Steel Handaxe
Shortbow
Quiver
20 Shortbow Arrows
2 Waterskins
Flint & Steel
Hunting Knife
One-Person Tent
2 Winter Blankets
Bedroll
3 Torches
100 ft. Hemp Rope
Balanced Rations (1 Week's worth)

 

Personal

Long Sleeved Gray-Blue Linen Shirt
Dark Gray Linen Breeches
White Linen Undergarments
Calf-Length Black Leather Coat
Tall Black Leather Boots
1 Backpack
Wooden Comb & Brush
Bar of Soap
Razor
1 Eating Knife

 

Heirloom

Alasdair wears his mother's matching pair of silver hair cuffs most days. They hang on two braids, one on each side of his face. Etched into the delicate metal is the trademark intricate knotwork of the Drykas people.

 

Housing

A basic 20x20 single room cottage (400 sq feet) with a hearth, bunk, chest, chair, and small table.

Ledger

 

Winter 513AV

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Creation

Name	Credit	Debit	Total
Starter Package	100gm	0	100gm
Weapons & Related Equip.Steel Longsword, Steel Handaxe, Leather Baldric, Shortbow, Quiver, 20 Shortbow Arrows, Hunting Knife	0	-78 GM	22 GM
Survival GearOne-Person Tent, 2 Winter Blankets, Bedroll, 3 Torches, 100 ft. Hemp Rope, Waterskin	0	-6 GM, 1 SM, 6 CM	15 GM, 8 SM, 94
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Threads

 

Winter 513

So Far From Home
Repetition, Repetition
A Change of Pace
On Your Hands

 

Pre-Creation

All Gone Bad
The Small and the Giant

 

Dream

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