Rikardo Martin's page

Taldor, an aging empire, desperate to hold on to diminished glory, produces many who train in the old styles and arts of a fading gentility. One such is Roberto Martin, Master of a respected Rondelero academy, married to a minor noble of the Brevic house of Lebeda. They prosper here in the capital of Oppara, raising children in the gentile graces. The eldest son Rikardo, learns some languages from his mother, teaching him about her House and its ways. His father lovingly instructs him, from near toddler-hood, in the fine art of Rondelero. The years roll by, the children grow, and the days seem full of promise for the future.

Rikardo weds his new, young bride, Katrina of the Brevic house of Surtova. Despite reservations about her distant cousin and rival house member, Rikardo's mother welcomes her into her family sending her and Rikardo on a lavish honeymoon. Shortly after, the honeymoon is cut short, by the tragic, accidental death of Roberto, leave Rikardo as the young head of the household. He runs the school as he see fit but is soon quarrelling with his slightly younger brother. Eventually they decide on a public duel to resolve the issues between them. Before the duel begins his wife gives him a refreshing drink. During the duel Rikardo feels himself weakening before losing badly to his brother. He gasps, "Poison" as he falls, a shocking and dishonorable accusation without proof. His wife leaves him, proclaiming she cannot stay with such a disgrace. The Taldan courts strip him of his property and exile him. Before he leaves, his mother gives him a letter of introduction to his Lebeda relatives.

Rikardo spend nearly a year making his way up to Brevoy. His days pass in booze, as his fine skills slip away. He sells his swordsmanship as best he can, but gets a reputation as a unreliable drunk. From time to time, he needs to find and eat food that no gentleman should ever have to eat. He arrives in Brevoy to family that would prefer not to know him. One cousin tries to get him to face his demons. He takes the Vow of Abstinence from drink at the temple of Abadar. Then they give him a Charter for the Stolen Lands and say he should join a group that is already there to find himself again.

Front-line melee fighter. Will continue with Taldorian Duelist in feats and Fighter class unless something else is needed. Could work as a General or city Guard commander in later modules. In a pinch, any other role that doesn't require magic, he could keep warm until better is found.

Trying to regain his honor and his former skill and glory. As he recovers from his depression he will want to help people that need it.

Rikardo is a tall, well build man with the typical bronze skin, and brown hair and eyes of those of Taldan descent. He projects an air of sophistication at odds with his old clothes. He bears his sword and buckler with a lifetime's ease. For those in the know, bearing a Falcata and buckler with the small scars he has, marks him as a student of Rondelero.