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"Blood and Gold" - A CK2 Mercenary Quest

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Author Smythe, Rival and Pirate
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    • Name: Author Smythe
    Age: 19
    Title: the Lustful, Captain of the Randy Lady
    Culture: Angshire (+1 Intrigue, +1 Stewardship)
    Species: Human

    Stats:
    Martial: 10 (-1+3-3+3+1+1) = 17 Despite losing an eye, he is a fierce combatant and a skilled commander
    Diplomacy: 3 (+1+2-1-1) = 4 He excels at offending people, though some are into that
    Intrigue: 9 (+3+1+2+2-1+1+1+1) = 19 He can plot with the best of them, he uses those skills for amorous reasons
    Learning: 5 (+1+1) = 7 He is somewhat smart, after all, you kind of have to be.
    Faith: 2 (-1-1) = 0 He is not exactly the most… religious, he hasn't been to church in years
    Stewardship: 7 (+1-1+2-1) = 8 He is alright with money, not great, but alright

    Flamboyant Schemer: Flamboyant Schemers thrive on court intrigue and fancy themselves as master of the trade. However, their lack of secrecy tends to endanger even their best efforts. (Intrigue +3, Stewardship -1)
    Noble Connections: This character is part of Angshire's nobility and as such, has certain connections as a result (+1 Diplomacy, +2 Stewardship, +1 Intrigue, +1 Learning)
    One-Eyed: This character is missing an eye – not something you see every day (-10 Personal Combat)
    Weak: This character has been cursed with a weak frame in a world of death and intrigue. (-1 Martial, -1 Personal Combat, +1 Learning)
    Randy: This character has a one track mind, a mind that often leads to the bedroom (+1 Intrigue)
    Silver-Tounged: This character always knows exactly what to say at all times (+2 Diplomacy)
    Wroth: The Slightest thing can sometimes set off this character and they are slow to calm. (-1 Stewardship, -1 Intrigue, -1 Faith, +3 Martial, + 1 Personal Combat)
    Agile: Characters with this trait are annoyingly quick on their feet, much to their joy. (+5 Personal Combat, Misc bonuses)
    Whisperer: Characters with this trait whisper, a lot, it really helps with court politics, but not with the battlefield (+2 intrigue, -3 Martial)
    Subtle: Characters with this trait hold all the cards to their chest, they don't really let on to most things (Intrigue +2)
    Duellist: Quick with a blade and equally quick to a challenge, Duellists get a reputation for being touchy. Not that you would say that out loud. (+3 Martial, + 5 Personal Combat)
    Cruel: This character has earned a reputation for being a touch cruel in most endeavours. (-1 Diplomacy, +1 Intrigue +1 Martial, +3 Personal Combat)
    Cutthroat: This character is able to grasp that sometimes you need to do some shady shit (+1 Intrigue, +1 Martial -1 Diplomacy, -1 Faith)

    You are sure that he might be one of your uncle's men, he certainly has the personality for it.
    He was reportedly a proponent of the assassination of Lord Illiad, the previous leader of Angshire.
     
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    • Edmund the Mad
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    • Name: Edmund Smith
    Age: Says 25
    Title: the Mad, the Spectre of Misfortune
    Culture: ??? (+2 Learning)
    Species: Human (?)

    Stats:
    Martial: 6 (-6+1) = 1 He is helpless in any method of combat
    Diplomacy: 1 (-1-4-1-1+1-2) = 0 He offends others almost on purpose
    Intrigue: 5 (+2-2+2+2) = 9 For a blind man, he is a competent plotter
    Learning: 9 (+9+3+3+2) =26 He is incredibly smart and can see into your mind
    Faith: 1 (+2) = 3 He is about as faithful as you'd expect from a Magicless
    Stewardship: 6 (-2) = 4 He cannot be trusted with any money

    Masterful Scholar: This character is heavily well read and scholarly individual on all topics, a perfect candidate for a tutor for any child. (+ 9 Learning, +2 Faith, +2 Intrigue, -1 Diplomacy)
    Disfigured: This character is disfigured – a face few could love. (-4 Diplomacy)
    Blinded: This character has been blinded. (-6 Martial, -2 Stewardship, -2 Intrigue, -100 Personal Combat +1 Blind Jokes)
    Adventurer: This character has more than a few years as an adventurer under their belt (+1 Martial, -1 Diplomacy, + 1 Personal Combat)
    Scholar: This character is well read and knows more obscure knowledge (+3 Learning, -1 Diplomacy)
    Mysterious: This Character makes sure to shroud themselves in a mesh of half-truths and lies in order to intrigue others around them. (+1 Diplomacy, +2 Intrigue)
    Powerful Psionic: The Secrets of the Mind lay open, this character has but to grasp and all is theirs (-2 Diplomacy, +3 Learning, +2 Intrigue, +3 Personal Combat, +1 Creepy)
    Left Handed: This character is left handed, some believe them to be cursed, but it gives some advantages in combat (+15 Personal Combat)
    Agile: Characters with this trait are annoyingly quick on their feet, much to their joy. (+5 Personal Combat, Misc bonuses)
    Supernaturally Lucky: This character appears to be supernaturally lucky, no one is sure if this is because of a mixture of preparation, skill or just dumb luck. (Re-roll failed rolls)
    Arcanely Barren: This character has no arcane potential, which means that no matter how hard they try, they can't interact with magical artefacts or cast magic.

    Nothing is serious to this guy.
    This guy's lack of concern for privacy makes Elizabeth look considerate.
    He likes making jokes about his blindness.

    QM Note: Did someone mention bad stats.
     
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