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Count Alexander Gallagher
" Hey Gramps... "
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Characteristics
- Date of Birth: May 22, 3107
- Hair Color: Pepper and Salt / 'Black and White'
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Skin Color: Fair Complexion
- Species: Human
Possessions
- Weapons:
- A mechanical bow inside an holster, resting on his back for the moment. From its construction, it outperforms any mundane bow due to the nature of its mechanisms but lacks any other special quality outside of its craftsmanship.
- A quiver for arrows also rests on his back, sitting behind the bow and accessible to be drawn when he needs it
- On his person, he also possesses a short sword that possesses the same mechanical handiwork and is made from dense metals, capable of folding upon itself to be hidden. He usually keeps it on his left side, hidden underneath his cloak.
- Armor:
- A simple set of leather armor, allowing ease of movement with layer of cloth underneath which provides adequate protection overall. Only wears it when expecting to get into trouble, trading it for more fancier clothing in the meanwhile
- A cloak on his back that allows for the hood to be pulled over his features, providing some protection from recognization and stealth
Skills & Abilities:
- Charm and Wits. The typical skill set of a noble who dances upon the delicate surface of court, forging alliances and deals that slowly change the landscape of power between nobility. Having the general skill set of being pleasant talker and even more important, to listen to what others say, he has a warm and outgoing presence around himself that he carries with confidence. Fatherly in figure and action, Alexander wouldn't seem like the kind of person who would be entirely conductive with style that the court of nobles generally play.
While being openly fun and engaging in social events, don't let that fool anyone as he possesses a silver tongue that can ease its way into anyone's conscious and subconscious thoughts. He is quite the charming figure, having the words to swoon people if needed, get those he wants to listen, and even persuade others to follow through his requests.
Relationships:
- A minor noble who possesses land close to the heart of Drakengard, formerly the head of the family until a few years ago before slowly handing it off to his son who grew of age to inherit the responsibility. With the watchful eye of a few deeply trusted individuals and his wife, he is assured that they will be able to handle things while he is gone or if the worse comes to fall upon himself. Even their daughter is trained in the ways of ruling should it be necessary but has deferred the position to her older sibling, preferring a calmer life.
Prior to Alexander though, the noble family of Gallagher was in fact an unimportant family who simply possessed the status with nothing of note. With the land and funds to simply have a leisurely life, they lacked any significant dealings with the court other than marriage arrangements and building small connections. With Alexander becoming the head however, he has taken the effort to have raised the standing of the household to be surprising influential under him.
To most however on this mission, he is like any of your ordinary knights who volunteered to join the party and offer his skills as a spokesperson. Having shown the skills to adequately protect himself and have sufficient martial prowess, he was qualified to join.
Blurb:
As a father myself, I can empathize with the king's worry not only for his missing daughter but the safety of not only his family and the kingdom itself. The nobles back home choose to bicker and consolidate their own power instead of taking action personally, referring vassals in their name to fulfill their place in any task that befalls upon them.
To that I simply am sad to see the reluctance of my peers, yet many would say that I am off my rockers for giving up such a position of comfort. But I say in return that the few decades so far have been kind for me and I am simply repaying the King for the opportunities that have been given to us from his reign. In return for our loyalty he should only be capable of giving us more years of peace and prosperity without worry, for he has more than enough on his plate without worrying for his daughter and that trouble with the dragon.
What does a nobleman have to offer to a group of knights? While I can assure you that I'm capable with my swordsmanship, but what I have is the way with words that may smooth our journey over. Not all of our situation will be placing us in a battle where we lock blades, so it is my duty to navigate any conversations with anyone that could prove beneficial to our mission. So in that light, I look forward to working with you all.
To that I simply am sad to see the reluctance of my peers, yet many would say that I am off my rockers for giving up such a position of comfort. But I say in return that the few decades so far have been kind for me and I am simply repaying the King for the opportunities that have been given to us from his reign. In return for our loyalty he should only be capable of giving us more years of peace and prosperity without worry, for he has more than enough on his plate without worrying for his daughter and that trouble with the dragon.
What does a nobleman have to offer to a group of knights? While I can assure you that I'm capable with my swordsmanship, but what I have is the way with words that may smooth our journey over. Not all of our situation will be placing us in a battle where we lock blades, so it is my duty to navigate any conversations with anyone that could prove beneficial to our mission. So in that light, I look forward to working with you all.
