Rolly Lindon

Appearances:
When one sees Rolly for the first time, they notice the weathered skin of a traveler who spends most of his time outdoors. He appears ordinary but upon closer inspection, features reveal his more exotic background. Short and hardy, like his kin from the far northeast, he is built for strength rather than speed. He has a short, trimmed beard with shoulder length hair made into two braids. Dressed simply with a shield on his back and a longsword at his side, people might not notice the simple jewelry he wears around his neck with odd designs. Passing Rolly on the street, one might mistake him for another average adventurer, but those that truly know him, know differently.

Doomed from Birth:
Born in a little fishing village on the shoreline of Lake Tirulag, Rolly came from a modest living earned by his parents and their family fishing boat. Two siblings and few friends were his world growing up. At a young age, the "visions" started. They would terrify Rolly for the rest of his youth. These visions would also open Rolly's mind to arcane powers. Though the powers were not strong at first, he could feel something brewing inside of him. He and his parents both knew what would come of him. Their society of berserkers and barbarians had no use for him.

The visions and powers that slowly came to Rolly were hidden from all, for as long a possible by his parents. For they knew in Rashemen society, Vremyonni or "Old One" were segregated from their kin. Though casters such as clerics and druids are not required to set themselves apart, men who happen to be arcane spellcasters have no such option. They must hide themselves as hermits or leave Rashemen forever. To refuse would be death. Most Old Ones accept this fate honorably and live for seclusion. Only on the rare occasion would he return to fight for the Motherland.

Though Rolly trained as a frontline fighter and excelled at it, inside of him, the arcane powers silently boiled up. Eventually he could no longer conceal his true nature. Excepting his fate honorably, Rolly was banished from his homeland never to return. Before leaving though, he was approached by the Wychlaran and given a job while in exile. Rolly was to report on his findings in his travels. Information was crucial in the fight with its evil neighbor Thay. The red ones spies are everywhere and must be stopped at all costs. Changing his name, he set out on his travels taking odds jobs here and there. Eventually making his way to the Borderland Kingdoms far to the southwest and the town of Manywaters. Little did Rolly know what was in store for him...…..