Afan Ferddig the Poet of Cadwallon
the Poet of Cadwallon Afan Ferddig
Afan Knows when to flash the charm and know when to blend in. Afan needs to get attention when performing because that’s how he makes money. His Physical appearance is normal healthy young lad, but his clothing is big, too big, He could fit two men in his trouser and shirt. Don’t forget about Afan verbal charm and manners. he needs to be approachable to get new information, so he is at home will royalty or the most common peasant. Yet, there are times when he blends into the crowd and listens for rumors. There is a proper balance, but Afan can shift it depending on the situation.
Afan's Bard instrument of choice is the lute, he has some level of expertise. Afan knows a little about all instruments, it's a gift. he not only can play most instruments, but he can fix them to, he knows little maintenance. He never worries about specific songs and the finer details. That is unless he is one to talk about such things because then it makes sense. Repair is an important factor here because you never know when a drunk will use your lute as a weapon. Takes more than a few extra strings to fix that.
Put some flash and flowers into that description because nobody is going to pay for a dull Bard. Remember that they’re telling a story and these crowds want to be entertained by the words. It’s a difficult balance to pull off since you have the audience in the book that wants flowing language about their world and readers that might want to the scene to move on. Be poetic in your display to satisfy both and show that the Bard is worthy of his next meal.
Never be afraid to add a little magic to your new character even if they’re only going to be in one scene. Bards can use tiny incantations to create tiny flames, colored lights, project their voices, and do any number of performance enhancements. That didn’t come out right, but I don’t feel like deleting. Keep in mind that you need magic in the world to make this one work. Another option is non-magical special effects like specifically placed lanterns that bounce off colored prisms on the clothes. I have no idea if that’s a thing.
Audience reaction is important to a Bard’s line of work. It doesn’t always have to be cheering because that can drown out a song in a tavern. Celebrate certain phrases like the name of a local hero or somebody’s birthday. On the other hand, never ignore the power of enamored silence. Tears welling in the eyes, drinks frozen in mid-lift, and other signs that the Bard’s song is mesmerizing. Remember it isn’t just the song that’s important, but it’s impact on those listening. Not like the reader can hear how beautiful it is and simply saying ‘he played a beautiful song’ doesn’t cut it.
Animals aren’t always a great way to go with performances. Seriously, you don’t want to unleash a monkey on a tavern. Doesn’t matter how cute the hat is.
Traveling is very important to a Bard because you can’t get new material by staying in the same spot. This can range from moving around a large city to wandering the countryside. Some may even do both depending on the rumors they have. This creates an explanation for why the Bard has so much more information than the protagonists and your average secondary character.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Good condition
Facial Features
He has a pointed blonde beard, well kept.
Identifying Characteristics
There is a scar on his right forearm. He says it was from an accident when he was a boy.
Specialized Equipment
He lute has a special compartment for hiding things.
Current Location
Species
Conditions
Year of Birth
461 AD
29 Years old
Children
Pronouns
He
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Eyes
Blue
Hair
Blonde
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
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