William Thornwood

[William Thornwood]

William Thornwood Appearance Race: Human Gender: Male Age: 21 Birthday: 30th of Winter, 494 AV Birthplace: Nyka Appearance: William has a slim but muscular build from long hours spent helping his father with his work. He keeps his light brown hair short to keep it out of his eyes for when hes working. His hands are rough and calloused from woodworking, and his skin is lightly tanned from days spent out in the sun practicing with his bow. There is almost always a small smile curving William’s lips as though he has just thought of the perfect joke and is only waiting for the right time to share it. Character Concept A talented and goodnatured craftsmen, William is always trying to improve his skills. He hopes to one day be known as the finest crafter of bows in the world, although he knows that ambition is likely never happen, he strives for it never the less. William has tried to harden himself against the ruthless nature of the world, knowing the best way to survive is to match cruelty with cruelty. Yet he is still a good man, hoping to make an honest living doing what he loves. Character History William was born an only child. His parents, Rebecca and Elden Thornwood, had been trying for a child for years and William came as a blessing to them. They treasured him, and for the early years of his life they lived in relative peace. His mother cared for horses and hunted while his father showed him how to craft wood. They would sit for hours carving arrows, or finding just the right pieces of wood for the next bow. Elden mostly made bows and arrows, but occasionally someone would ask him to fix a table or a carriage axle. William learned what he could, fascinated by the process of taking simple pieces of wood and transforming them into something new and useful. It didn’t take long for William to begin lending a hand around his father’s business, helping customers and recording payments. However his favorite work took place in his father’s workshop, crafting bows and arrows to stalk their shelves with. The idyllic life William’s family had been living began taking a downward spiral when his father’s hands started shaking. Unable to work, and William not yet skilled enough to take his Elden’s place, they became dependent on his mother’s income to support them. They managed this life for several years, but it couldn’t last. His father was always falling deeper and deeper into a hole, or most nights a bottle. Rebecca wasn’t far behind, growing to hate and resent the man who would eat her food and spend her money. William wanted his father to take a different course, to quit drinking and to become the man he once was, but this was the real world. His father grew violent, and without a word to William, Rebecca stowed her belongings and disappeared. It took William four years to save what he needed to strike out on his own. Hiding the money from his father and working days and nights under every craftsmen who would have him as an apprentice. Now he William is on his own, determined to take a hold of his future. Language Fluent Language: Common Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Fletching/Bowyer 27 SP 27 Competent Weapon: Shortbow 15RB, 5SP 20 Novice Carpentry 8 SP 8 Novice Business 5 SP 5 Novice Persuasion 5 SP 5 Novice Lores Lore of Sunberth Street Layout Lore of Sunberth Culture Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Metal) -Brush (Metal) -Soap -Razor -Balanced Rations (1 Week’s Worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel 66 Gold Mizas Heirloom: His fathers woodworking kit that he used to craft bows and arrows. William keeps it as a reminder of who his father was, not who his father became. (Toolkit, Bowyer/Fletcher) Housing Location: Sunberth House: A basic 20x20 single room cottage in the Sunset Quarter. 400 sq feet, with a hearth, bunk, chest, chair, and small table Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Shortbow -30 GM 70GM Arrows (20) -1 GM 69 GM Dagger -2 GM 67GM Archery Glove -1 GM 66 GM Thread List