Sir Richard Austhwaite

Of central importance to the saga is Sir Richard Austhwaite, knight and resident lord of Austhwaite Manor now that his uncle John spends almost all of his time at court in London. Older brother to Brendan and Stephen Austhwaite, he commands the King's garrison at the manor and his best friend Sir Christopher Armestronge is his sergeant. He is Chris' companion character.

Sir Richard Austhwaite, Lord of Austhwaite Manor

Strength (hands) +2 Dexterity 0

Stamina (on horseback) +1 Quickness (running) +1

Intelligence (easily confused) -1 Presence (scarred) -1

Perception (in dark) -1 Communication 0

Virtues & Flaws: Highly Trained +3, Perfect Balance +1, Tough +1, Overconfident -2, Common Fear (fish) -2, Hatred (Thomas Dalton accused Richard of having an affair with Gwendolyn) -1

Abilities: Speak English (orders) 5, Speak French (orders) 3, Speak Latin 2, Ride (in tournament) 3, Awareness (game) 2, Charm (young girls) 2, guile (to peasants) 2, Stealth (in buildings) 2, Carouse (ale) 3, Etiquette (noble court) 2, Leadership (own men) 2, Hunt (deer) 3, Survival (mountains) 2, Cumbria Lore (mountains) 2, Gambling (dice) 2, Common Law 1, Legend Lore (beasts) 2, Swim (rivers) 1, faerie Lore 1, Falconry (handling) 1, Boating (longship) 1, Noble Ken (lords) 2, Templar Lore (England) 1, Shield & Weapon (kite shield/mace) 4, Longshaft Weapon (lance) 4, Brawling (subdue) 3

Sir Richard Year Born 1189

Age (in 1226 A.D.) 37

Decrepitude 0

Gender Male

Size 0

Height 5'10"

Weight 190 lbs.

Hair Blond

Eyes Blue

Handedness Right

Twilight Points 0

Physical Description: Richard has thick blond hair and clear blue eyes, much like his brothers. He is rugged-looking, and while not overly attractive, he has a rough charm about him. His arms and hands bear some nasty-looking battle scars.

Personality Traits: Overconfident +3

Reputations: Rising Noble (Cumbria) 1

Soak: +12 Armor Worn: half chain mail & kite shield

Skill Weapon Scr Init Atk Dfn Dam Fat

Shield & weapon mace 4 +4 +4 +9 +7 +5

Longshaft weapon lance 4 +6 +7 +2 +8

Single weapon mace 0 +4 +2 +4 +7

Brawling fist/kick 3 +1 +0 +1 +2

Background: forthcoming

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Sir Richard Austhwaite, Lord of Austhwaite Manor
Strength (hands)		+2	Dexterity				0
Stamina (on horseback)		+1	Quickness (running)				+1
Intelligence (easily confused)		-1	Presence (scarred)				-1
Perception (in dark)		-1	Communication				0
Virtues & Flaws: Highly Trained +3, Perfect Balance +1, Tough +1, Overconfident -2, Common Fear (fish) -2, Hatred (Thomas Dalton accused Richard of having an affair with Gwendolyn) -1
Abilities: Speak English (orders) 5, Speak French (orders) 3, Speak Latin 2, Ride (in tournament) 3, Awareness (game) 2, Charm (young girls) 2, guile (to peasants) 2, Stealth (in buildings) 2, Carouse (ale) 3, Etiquette (noble court) 2, Leadership (own men) 2, Hunt (deer) 3, Survival (mountains) 2, Cumbria Lore (mountains) 2, Gambling (dice) 2, Common Law 1, Legend Lore (beasts) 2, Swim (rivers) 1, faerie Lore 1, Falconry (handling) 1, Boating (longship) 1, Noble Ken (lords) 2, Templar Lore (England) 1, Shield & Weapon (kite shield/mace) 4, Longshaft Weapon (lance) 4, Brawling (subdue) 3
			Year Born			1189
			Age (in 1226 A.D.)			37
			Decrepitude			0
			Gender			Male
			Size			0
			Height			5'10"
			Weight			190 lbs.
			Hair			Blond
			Eyes			Blue
			Handedness			Right
			Twilight Points			0
Physical Description: Richard has thick blond hair and clear blue eyes, much like his brothers. He is rugged-looking, and while not overly attractive, he has a rough charm about him. His arms and hands bear some nasty-looking battle scars.
Personality Traits: Overconfident +3
Reputations: Rising Noble (Cumbria) 1

Soak: +12		Armor Worn: half chain mail & kite shield
Skill	Weapon	Scr	Init	Atk	Dfn	Dam	Fat
Shield & weapon	mace	4	+4	+4	+9	+7	+5
Longshaft weapon	lance	4	+6	+7	+2	+8
Single weapon	mace	0	+4	+2	+4	+7
Brawling	fist/kick	3	+1	+0	+1	+2