A mercenary archer, Murray has spent several years following Helga Stormchild as part of her mercenary band, employing his skills with a bow to deadly effect.
Murray was the son of a poacher, illegally hunting game in the Emerald woods. As a teenager, he and his father were captured by the Lord who they had been poaching from. In return for sparing their lives, Murray and his father were conscripted into a skirmishers regiment, as the kingdom had come under attack from a raiding force of Lizard-folk.
Murray's regiment helped the kings forces repel the Lizard-folk invaders, but his father was killed when the regiment was outflanked by mounted Lizard-folk cavalry.
As thanks for their service, the regiment was disbanded and the bowmen were allowed to return to their lives. Murray himself, traveled the country, until Helga Stormchild's mercenary force recruited him, on their way to the southern city of Ondos.
he has been with Helga's forces ever since.
- Gender
- Male
- Eyes
- Green
- Hair
- close-cropped, dusty-brown
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- tanned
- Height
- 5'6"
- Weight
- 180lbs
Appearance
Physical Description
slender, with powerful upper body muscle.
Facial Features
scar on left cheek and chin.
Identifying Characteristics
facial scar
Apparel & Accessories
Wears the blue sash of the skirmisher regiment.
Specialized Equipment
Archery
Mentality
Personal history
Born in Greensfield, in the Ushank Kingdom, Murray was the son of a poacher, illegally hunting game in the Emerald woods. As a teenager, he and his father were captured by the Lord of a neighbouring town, who they had been poaching from. In return for sparing their lives, Murray and his father were conscripted into a skirmishers regiment, as the kingdom had come under attack from a raiding force of Lizard-folk.
Murray's regiment helped the kings forces repel the Lizard-folk invaders, but his father was killed when the regiment was outflanked by mounted Lizard-folk cavalry.
As thanks for their service, the regiment was disbanded and the bowmen were allowed to return to their lives.
With no real home to go to, after the death of his father, and a desire to do more woith his life, Murray left the Kingdom of Ushank and headed south, employing his arcehery skills to pay his way.
several years later, A mercenary band had entered the town Murray was currently staying in. with an offer from their leader, Helga Stormchild, Murray joined the mercenaries as they marched on toward Ondos.
After the city was saved, Helga announced a new mission for her warband, to go and explore the fabled ghost Archipelago, in search of the Crystal pool. the additional promise of riches to be found in the isles, ensured other like Murray kept on.
Education
Murray has very little education. he can neither read, nor write, but has good knowledge of animals and the use of the bow, taught by his father and learned from his own travels.
Employment
Murray is a Mercenary, and a former poacher.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Aided in the Defense of both the kingdom of Ushank and the city of Ondos
Failures & Embarrassments
Was caught and nearly faced a death sentence for poaching
Intellectual Characteristics
Murray is very patient, and can learn things quickly.
Morality & Philosophy
Since being captured as a poacher, Murray has tried to stay on the good side of the law, where able.
person.sexuality
heterosexual
person.gender_identity
male
Known Languages
Common tongue
Personality
Motivation
Murray is motivated by money
Likes & Dislikes
Likes being in the wilderness, and adventure
Social
Birthplace
Greensfield
Current Residence
Aboard the Barque "Tempest"
Contacts & Relations
Graeme (father) deceased, Madeline (mother) deceased
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Archer
Wealth & Financial state
A few coins to his name, enough to keep him happy when not on duty
Hobbies & Pets
Hunting
Speech
Speeks with the common accent of Ushankites
Social
Birthplace
Greensfield
Current Residence
Aboard the Barque "Tempest"
Contacts & Relations
Graeme (father) deceased, Madeline (mother) deceased
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Archer
Wealth & Financial state
A few coins to his name, enough to keep him happy when not on duty
Hobbies & Pets
Hunting
Speech
Speeks with the common accent of Ushankites