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Game Origin: Triangle Strategy on Nintendo Switch





Personality: Long ago one would have described the likes of Benedict Pascal as impulsive, and single-minded. Always looking for an opportunity to outdo others and achieve recognition for his deeds. He would have ran a mile to beat a messenger on horseback to their destination if it would get the attention of his lord or lady. 

However with age came responsibility, no longer was he the young brazen soldier he once was during the Saltiron War. With the death of Lady Destra, Benedict changed; he didn't partake in the drink as he once did, so not to impair his judgement. The fire within him while it still burned, was tempered with the resolve to see to it those he served would succeed. Benedict seems almost humorless, always maintaining a detached countenance in his dealings with most parties.

He doesn't easily betray his emotions, however he has on occasion been one to crack his rigid demeanor to offer crass advice or a sarcastic comment if whimsy takes him. Benedict is blunt, and uncompromising when the situation demands it. He will do what he must to ensure victory, even if it would come at a heavy cost. Utility is his conviction, to succeed one must make the best choices no matter the cost. No sacrifice is too great, all means justify the ends.


Background: Benedict was a bannerman of House Wolffort during the Saltiron War. In those years of conflict the now reserved and almost emotionally void Benedict had been a much different man, he was feisty and always eager to jump into battles to make a name for himself. Over time, Benedict became an invaluable strategist to House Wolffort. His rashness from his early years had faded away, and he was now his lord's level-headed right hand man. 

For years now he had been the Wolffort demesne's most invaluable subject, both as an adviser to the lord of House Wolffort and an ingenious military tactician on the field of battle. Following the death of the late Lady Destra, Benedict swore to look after her only sire and heir to House Wolffort. And so he would ensure his ward was always kept from harm and offer him his council when the need arose thus to make certain the prince would have the power to lead.

Now, Benedict's hair grew silver with age but his eyes never dulled. His ward the young Serenoa was becoming a young man and Symon's health had began to fail him as he too grew old, and the time for his son to take up his mantle of lord was getting close. With the upcoming marriage to be arranged to strengthen the kingdom's ties to Aesfrost, Benedict's responsibilities grew anon both to the House and Serenoa with his father bedridden and ill.

Much to do yet so little time to do it, a ship to see to and guests to greet with no real time of arrival scheduled. No matter, he would see to it that both he and his ward would be there to welcome the bride-to-be on time. At least that was what he anticipated, yet as fate would have it bandits were not the only thing that waylaid them that day...

Specialty:Strategist
Level:1
Experience:0/10

Powers:
Raging Beast: With mere words and some tactical acumen, Benedict can bolster an allies strengths in combat with his advisement. The effected ally has their physical damage slightly increased for a moderate period of time.
Starting Power:LVL 1

Strengths:
Saltiron Veteran: As a man who saw his fair share of battles, Benedict is no stranger to the blade but his tastes are far more subtle as he truly excels with the cane sword. While he wields most basic weapons with ease, Benedict can use the cane sword far more effectively. Deals slightly more damage with a cane sword, and can parry blows more effectively with his weapon of choice.
Steeled Nerves: In the face of danger, most times Benedict is unflappable. The effects of fear or anger brought on by natural phenomenon are less likely to trigger a response from him. Yet he can still be manipulated by such effects if magical in nature with some resistance.
Versatile Wit: As a trusted adviser and a brilliant strategist, Benedict is well-versed in both the battlefield and the council chamber. Extensive knowledge of military tactics, allow Benedict to navigate combat with ease and get into more advantageous positions on the battlefield.

Weaknesses:
Unbending Conviction: (Utility) As an adviser, usually Benedict never imposes his beliefs upon those he councils yet when he must he will. No amount of words can sway him from his convictions, a matter on which in his youth he butted heads with his stalwart ally Erador Ballentine. Benedict believes that choices must be weighed not by their morals but their outcomes, the greater good may be the most ethical and the actions might be just however to do so would be irrational to a man as he. Actions must be weighed, no matter how bad or good the outcome may be. That is the strength of Benedict 's conviction, utility over morality and liberty.
Out-of-Service: The years have taken their toll on Benedict, retiring as a soldier following the end of the Saltiron War many years later the aches and pains of his past caught up with him in his tenure. Now Benedict lacks the stamina and reflexes of a younger man.
One-note: Benedict is a physical fighter, who fights with a blade rather than bow or magic. Thus his primary role is limited to that of a short-range combatant, with only his practical skills to spice things up rather than things like feats of acrobatics or use of magic.

Spirits:
N/A

Kindred Spirits:
N/A

Inventory:
Cane Sword: A length of hollowed wood, solid oak and lacquered to resist the natural elements. Within conceals a long and thin blade made of steel, the handle is intricately carved to depict the symbol of House Wolffort which is prominent when the weapon is sheathed.
Plainclothes: Simple clothing befitting an adviser; a green doublet and a long black vest, dark linen breeches held by a sewed-in drawstring and a pair of old leather boots.
Eyeglasses: A set of silver-rimmed seeing eye-spectacles with round lenses, Benedict wears them as he is nearsighted.
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