Aelfred the Smith
From Ars Magica
Background
Aelfred is a smith; his father was a smith; his grandfather was a smith; his great-grandfather was a smith, and his son will be a smith.
Description
Aelfred is a stockily built man with a bushy red beard and blue eyes. He has a kindly and humble way, but a ferocious temper which very rarely gets away with him. He likes children and one thing mostly likely to set his temper off is seeing children being mistreated.
He works in the smithy with the help of his son, who has turned out to be a fine apprentice.
Character Sheet
Characteristics
- Intelligence 0
- Presence 0
- Perception 0
- Communication 0
- Strength +2
- Dexterity +1
- Stamina +2
- Quickness 0
Age 22
year born 1198
current year 1220
actual age
Size 0
Confidence 1(3)
Personality Traits
- Kind +1
- Hardworking +2
- Loyal +2
Reputations and Status
- Covenfolk
- Craftsman
Virtues
- Reserves of Strength (minor, general)
- Long winded (minor, general)
Flaws
- Poor Hearing (minor, general)
- Poor Student (minor, general)
Abilities
Social:
- Speak English (Peasants) 5 (75)
- Speak Norman French (Nobles) 2 (15)
- Folk Ken (Farmers) 3 (30)
- Carouse (Power drinking) 2 (15)
- Brawling (Breaking up fights) 2 (15)
Farrier:
- Animal Handling (Horses) 3 (30)
- Ride (Speed) 2 (15)
- Survival (Shropshire) 1 (5)
- Swim (Fords) 1 (5)
Blacksmithing:
- Craft :Blacksmithing (Ironmongery) 5 (75)
- Teaching (Blacksmithing} 2 (15)
- Leadership (Apprentices) 2 (15)
- Bargain (Smithing services) 4 (50)
- Athletics (Lifting) 2 (15)
Age-related Afflictions
Decreptitude
Combat Traits Weapon/Init/Attack/Def/Dam
Armour none
Soak
Fatigue
Miscellaneous Details
Equipment Blacksmith tools. When combat is necessary, a warhammer and a round shield
Encumbrance
Combat Encumbrance 0
