Murray Donalds

Archer Murray Donalds

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.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

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

Mental characteristics

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.

Gender Identity

male

Sexuality

heterosexual

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.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Murray is motivated by money

Likes & Dislikes

Likes being in the wilderness, and adventure

Social

Contacts & Relations

Graeme (father) deceased, Madeline (mother) deceased

Hobbies & Pets

Hunting

Speech

Speeks with the common accent of Ushankites

Wealth & Financial state

A few coins to his name, enough to keep him happy when not on duty

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.

Current Location

Ghost Archipelago

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Honorary & Occupational Titles

Archer

Birthplace

Greensfield

Current Residence

Aboard the Barque "Tempest"

Gender

Male

Eyes

Green

Hair

close-cropped, dusty-brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

tanned

Height

5'6"

Weight

180lbs

Known Languages

Common tongue