Aric Vernersson / Aedan
Where do they live?: He lived in a fishing village with his parents and sister. Now, he lives in the palace.
Is your character considered plain, ugly, beautiful? Would the character agree with this assessment? He's a handsome son-of-a-bitch. Just ask him.
Does your character lose a parent/caregiver?: He had to leave his family when his cousin, Morga, sent Linnea and himself to look out for Montag. Eventually, they will succumb to the plague, along with most of their village and extended family.
Does something else happen that changes everything for him or her?: Serving under Lucio.
How old is your character when this happens?: He was 18 when he was sent to Vesuvia. He serves under Lucio for 6 years and dies just before his 25th birthday.
How does this affect the character?: He had to give up most of his passions and learn how to be subservient and structured.
Does his or her social status change during childhood? If it does, why does this happen and how does it affect the character?: He was used to being a member of a tribe. It was a hell of a culture shock. Thankfully, his father had always been a storyteller, so he knew how things were outside of the village, and they did travel some. But, Vesuvia is a whole other ball of wax. Being part of Lucio's inner circle is very insulating and lonely, but he finds ways of making fast friends.
What is your character’s relationship with his or her caregivers like?: He adored his father, who taught him what it was to be a decent man and to be giving to others and see the beauty in the world. His mother was his strength and always pushed him to learn and observe, and how to treat people with dignity and grace.
Who does your character love most?: He loves his sister, but the nature of their arrangement doesn't allow them to be near one another often. He loves Lucio like a brother, but Lucio's head is pretty far up his own ass. There's a couple girls that work in the kitchen that he doesn't mind spending time with, especially when they can make it a...group activity.
Is he or she popular?: Yep. He is fortunate to be well compensated for his time and efforts with Lucio, which isn't afforded all palace staff. He likes to share his good fortune with the underserved in town, making sure that the dock kids have something hot to eat or clean to wear. He can't do much, and it's all very hush-hush so word doesn't get back to Lucio. He also likes to bring gifts to the other staff. Flowers, jewelry, sweets. Even for the courtiers, to keep in their good graces, though they scare the ever-loving fuck out of him. He also likes to bring Lucio spiced cookies, the thin ginger ones, like dad made, from their family recipe.
What interests, hobbies, and sports does your character enjoy?: He loves fishing and he's a hell of a hunter. Lucio gifted him a hunting dog on his 20th birthday, like Mercedes and Melchior, but with brown patches. He thinks the gladiator matches are amazing but doesn't care for how they treat that poor Scourge fellow in the slightest.
What is the character’s greatest fear?: That he'll never be able to reach Lucio and that something will go wrong. Valdemar is also nightmare fuel.
Did your character complete his or her education?: He never had a formal education.
What does your character do for a living?: Royal guard. Professional bro.
What goals does your character have?: He might settle down with a nice girl, someday. Maybe. For now, Lucio is a full-time job.
Is your character in a relationship?: Nope.
How many times has he or she been ‘in love’? How have these people influenced the character?: He thinks people rush to "love" way too fast. His parents had an arranged marriage of sorts and they worked out fine.
How do they see the world?: The world is awesome. I mean, have you seen it? Fucking growing stuff and water and fish and birds. Shit's incredible. People are pretty cool and most of them are nice.
Is your character independent?: Not really. He likes people. People like him.
Does he or she live alone or with somebody?: He lives in the palace. There's always someone nearby.
Does your character have children?: Nope.
What is your character’s favorite quotation?: Friendship needs no words — it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness.
Does he or she have a motto?: Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.








