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Roland was born to a young couple in the city of Sunberth. His father manages a small shop that is the front for a small-time gang of thugs that would meet on the second floor. Stolen goods often flowed through the store, though that was nothing special in Sunberth. His mother didn't officially work, but she's a promiscuous sort, and Roland often wondered whether or not she didn't do a little "work" on the side. These actions were possibly confirmed with the birth of Roland's younger sister. His father would rarely look at or acknowledge his sister, except to compare her face to those of his friends, looking for the similarities that were absent from his own features. It was in this environment that Roland spent his youth, often doing odd jobs for his father. Small things, like delivering packages or notes, or keeping watch for his father's friends as they "checked up" on the neighbors. As he grew older, however, his father found better uses for him. Roland had the quick and agile frame of his mother, not the stocky build of his father. This meant that he could better scale walls and run from trouble, and under orders from his father he often had to. His father's gang was small time, little more than thugs--but his father was ambitious. The older Roland got, the more promising--and dangerous--the jobs he was sent on became. Once, Roland made his way up to the window of a towering structure. Within, he found not only the gold his father had hoped he would, but a large, bound book. Hoping it was worth something, he brought it with him when he left. (The weight of it nearly got him killed on the way down.) When he showed it to his father, the man flew into a rage and demanded that the boy destroy it immediately. Roland hurried to obey, leaving the shop and rushing into an alley. He wondered what had upset his father, and so before burning it he allowed himself a quick peak at what was inside. It was a tome on Flux magic, left over from the crazed wizard, Obal Causten's occupation of Sunberth years before. Curiosity overcame sensibility, and Roland could not bring himself to destroy it. Hiding the book among his sparse belongings, he slowly read and devoured what the book could tell him. Without proper tutelage he was slow to learn, but he was determined to uncover its secrets. As he began to learn the ways of his new power, his sister began to follow the ways of his mother.His father saw this as a positive, and collected any money the young woman could bring in. Roland, seeing himself as enlightened, found it hard to live there any longer. He hatched a plan to escape with his sister, convincing her they could find a better life elsewhere. It took years for Roland to muster together the money and supplies he figured they'd need, and even then it would be hard. By this time his sister was less optimistic. When he went to her, she refused to leave, warning that she'd tell their father if he himself tried to leave. Roland, now an adult, would not have it. He told her he would leave the next night, with or without her. And so he tried to do, but his sister was true to her word. Confronted by his father and his gang, Roland was forced to apply his Flux abilities for the first time, and with the element of surprise on his side he managed to escape. Since then he has traveled, seeking in every city he came to someone to teach him more of the ways of magic. In Syliras he learned of the power of Reimancy, and he vowed that his next step was to be initiated. One way or another, he would convince someone to share their secrets with him. Race • Human Gender • Male Height • 6'1" Weight • 168 lbs Date of Birth: • Season of Fall, Day 5, 490 AV; 26 Years Old Birthplace: • Sunberth, Region of Sylira Appearance Roland has the body of a sprinter: tall, lean, with long legs. He is a man who moves with purpose. Every action has a sense of graceful efficiency about it. When not moving, his body tenses up; you'll often see him rolling his shoulders or cracking his neck, nervous habits. Within his kind face and winning smile this nervous energy manifests in wild blue eyes. He usually doesn't have time to shave, so his face is usually adorned by some thin stubble. His medium-length brown hair is usually tucked behind his ears. Personality Roland is haunted by his past, and the mistakes he's made. His upbringing makes him nervous, paranoid, and slow to trust others. Restless in nature, he has a trouble staying in one place for too long. All that said, he does try to be a good person and can be a good friend to those he trusts. At his heart e is an idealist in search of a better life. He despises the classic vices of life, doing everything in his power to avoid them. Of course, life being what it is, he fails. In his quest to escape his former life, he discovered and exposed himself to the thrill of magic. His curious nature naturally caught onto the idea, and after his initial awakening to that world he began to crave further study. He relentlessly denies any sort of addiction, though the Sweet Whispers occasionally snake their way into his mind. |
Magic
 | Flux | 28 | Competent |
Divine
| None. |
Combat
| Brawling | 3 | Novice | |
| Unarmed Combat | 2 | Novice |
Mundane
 | Running | 20 | Novice |
 | Acrobatics | 22 | Novice |
 | Climbing | 13 | Novice |
 | Observation | 24 | Novice |
 | Larceny | 7 | Novice |
 | Riding | 5 | Novice |
 | Horsemanship | 1 | Novice |
| Socialization | 6 | Novice | |
| Acting | 3 | Novice | |
| Busking | 3 | Novice | |
| Cooking | 2 | Novice | |
| Camouflage | 2 | Novice | |
| Endurance | 5 | Novice | |
| Logic | 5 | Novice | |
| Scouting | 2 | Novice | |
| Stealth | 1 | Novice | |
| Meditation | 1 | Novice | |
| Planning | 2 | Novice | |
| Medicine | 1 | Novice | |
| Sewing | 1 | Novice | |
| Intimidation | 1 | Novice |
Lore
People Kavala Denusk: Animal Healer Kavala: Magic Healer? Larik and Cadra: Kavala's Nephew and Niece Kavala: Scars and Marks Denusk Family: Drykas Kavala: Mage Sten: A slow man indeed Vantha: Children of Morwen Vantha: From Avanthal in the north Vantha: Blamed for the Fall 517 Sickness Kalo and Ardent: Vantha of Alvadas Self: Too poor to be charitable Places Lore of Sunberth Streetplan Riverfall: A Better Life The Sanctuary Riverfall: Brutal Summers Ravok: Gladiator Kelvics Riverfall: Position on Kelvics No Help in Sunberth Sylirans: Purer Breed? Learning how far Alvadas' illusions extend The Bizarre: An indoor market The Bizarre: A thief's paradise The Tattered Thread: Colourful clothing shop Alvadas: Illusions are part of life Skills Basic Lore of Flux Flux: Recognizing and locating the power Flux: Giving the power direction and focus Not controlling Flux can kill you Once tired, Flux affects random muscles Horsemanship: Rest Before Cleaning Horsemanship: An Ill-Fitted Saddle Infections Smell Medicine: How Infections Kill Reimancy: Elemental Magic Mounting a Stubborn Horse Recipe for Quiche Cooking: Teaspoon, Tablespoons abbreviations Cooking: Instruments of measurement Brawling: Everything is a Weapon Pain and sore muscles: The aftermath of Flux Larceny: Using a Lockpick Burglary: Checking if the Coast is Clear Acrobat: a Viable Career Lore of the Performer's High Lore of Keeping a Crowd's Attention Razor: Makeshift scissors Sewing: Following an example Unarmed Combat: Fighting outnumbered Flux: Masks the pain Religion What is Gnosis Magic' Sickness: Caused by gods Morwen: Goddess of the cold and winter Misc. Beggers Can't be Choosers The Kelvic Transformation Hard Life on the Road New City, New Start Stay Alert on the Road - Danger is Everywhere Giving in to Bullies Entering the family business Mamma says a lot of things The cold grip of a dead man Running with the big dogs Restraint is often the more reasonable option Lore of a First Kill Rescuing innocent Vantha Feels wrong to take money for 'saving' people Doing good feels good |
Languages
| Common | Fluent |
| Ancient Tongue | Poor |
Weapons
| None. |
Clothing
| Simple Shirt, Torn Simple Pants Simple Undergarments Simple Coat, Torn Simple Shoes, Battered |
Inventory
| 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: •Comb (Wood) •Brush (Wood) •Soap •Razor •Balanced Rations (1 Week's worth) •1 eating knife •Flint & Steel 1 Large Tent (4 person) Large Tarp 100 ft of Rope Flint & Steel Lantern 2 Torches Bedroll Blanket Fishing Tackle & Hooks Gildling Horse Full Set of Tack Large Set of Saddlebags |
Books
Roland's Tome of Flux This is the book that Roland found in the tower long ago. Its pages are now dogeared and full of his own notes that he added as he read. He's tried much on his own, testing the limits of his body and imagination. |
Ledger
| Purchase | Cost | Total |
| Balance | 80 GM | |
| Starting | +100 GM | |
| Seasonal Wage | +250 GM | |
| Summer 513 Living Expenses (Poor) | -45 GM | |
| Fall 513 Living Expenses (Poor) | -45 GM | |
| Summer 514 Living Expenses (Poor) | -45 GM | 215 GM |
| Fall 517 Living Expenses (Common) | -135 GM | 80 GM |
| Errands Purchases | -25 GM | 55 GM |
