Ignelsio Fardaker

Lord Magistrate Ignelsio Fardaker

As you walk into the office, a balding portly man stands up from his desk. He visibly winces and lets one of his hands brush his left leg before standing up straight. He is wearing the blue robes and purple trousers that identify him as the local Magistrate. As he raises his hand from his leg in preparation for a handshake, you can see that his left leg seems a little swollen.
"Greetings, and welcome to Freebrook." the man's drawling voice intones. "I am Ignelsio Fardaker, the local Magistrate. Now, what business do you bring to me this day?"

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Ignelsio is a portly man, with flabby pale skin and a lack of the muscles that made him a good soldier in his youth. His grey eyes are often watery, and he is often found leaning on a cane due to the gout that makes it difficult to walk.

Body Features

His skin is pale and flabby from years of sitting at a desk.

Facial Features

His cheeks are often flushed, showing his age in the thin lines of wrinkles and a slight watering of his eyes. As is common among wealthy Gratics, his eyebrows have been shaved off.

Identifying Characteristics

Ignelsio can often be identified by his portly body, if not by the robes of a Magistrate.

Physical quirks

Due to his gout, he walks with a limp; he will be found leaning on a walking cane if he has to walk long distances.

Apparel & Accessories

He can often be found in the traditional dress of a Magistrate: blue robes embroidered with the seal of The Gratic Empire, a pair of dark purple trousers, and a golden necklace containing a sapphire. If he is found outside of his house, he will often be carrying a walking cane.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Ignelsio grew up in a wealthy Gratic merchant family from Domiel, and even from a young age he was interested in politics. When he was eighteen, he went into the military for three years and rose to the rank of captain before he decided to retire from service. He then began work in the imperial government, working as a scribe in the courts of law in Gratic City before he was taken under the wing of the Lord Magistrate of Freebrook. After the latter's demise, Ignelsio took up his position and has held it for some ten years.
The Drakeslayers helped him when his wife was captured by bandits in 182 II . When they returned with her unharmed, he provided them with a reward and gave them freedom of the town once more.

Education

He was taught at a state school, learning history, geography, mathematics, and rhetoric.

His years of military service have taught him how to lead a squad of men in battle, how to use a bow and a sword, and when it is wise to retreat.

Having trained as a lawyer and a scribe, he is a shrewd judge of character is very knowledgeable about the laws and regulations of the Empire.

Employment

Served in the military for three years, becoming the captain of a squad.

Did work in the law courts for ten years following his military service; this was mostly scribe work and some lawyer work in the last two years.

After his time as a lawyer, he was brought under the wing of the previous Magistrate and worked as a scribe for him. In the final years of that Magistrate's life, he took on more and more responsibilities.

When the Magistrate finally died in 172 II , Ignelsio was appointed his replacement.

Accomplishments & Achievements

He was incredibly popular in his school days, becoming a favourite of his teachers who will still remember him when asked.

Ignelsio became Magistrate at the age of 39 and has held the post through a dire food shortage five years ago and a crisis of bandits this past spring.

Failures & Embarrassments

Due to him being a favourite of Emperor Ribent II's brother Rasné Imperio, Ignelsio has suffered the indirect displeasure of the Emperor for the past two years.

Intellectual Characteristics

Ignelsio is a champion of logical reasoning and is a shrewd judge of character.
He is constantly skeptical of demands and threats, having learned to weather him both on the field of battle and in the courtroom. Those who intimidate him are automatically treated as criminals.

Morality & Philosophy

Ignelsio is mostly in it for himself at this point, his gout making it difficult for him to rule as effectively as he used to. That being said, he will only work in the confines of the law, long ago learning that the lawless are a real threat to Gratic society.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Ignelsio is fond of the finer things in life, as evidenced by his rich dress and love for food. He wants to pass on a great legacy and significant wealth to his son Gars, who is currently serving in the military in Essel.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

A good person to have in an argument, as he is adept at picking apart the opposing sides arguments and bringing people over to one's side

Very knowledgeable about imperial law, military laws, and the punishments of such laws.

Likes & Dislikes

Fond of rich food and good drink, usually to a fault.

Will not suffer insults or intimidation lightly.

Very kind to his family.

Virtues & Personality perks

Has a confidence that comes from his years in the military and his time as a lawyer.

Generally has the people's best interests at heart.

Is not particularly prone to lavish decoration or being too focused on outside appearances.

Vices & Personality flaws

Tends to overeat or consume very rich foods that make him nauseous.

Too often in it for the money or the fame at the cost of his personality.

Personality Quirks

Blinks a little too often.

Hygiene

His house is kept spotless, although it's his servants that are responsible for that. He keeps himself very clean, having a bath quite often and cloaking any smells in perfume.

Social

Contacts & Relations

As a Magistrate, he has connections with all of the various imperial organizations and their allies.

Family Ties

He has a wife, Flora Fardaker, and a son in the military by the name of Gars.

Religious Views

Ignelsio goes to temple services, but he doesn't truly believe in much of what he calls "the pageantry" of it all. He, however, does not deny that his town believes very fervently in the Four and would never openly blaspheme.

Social Aptitude

Despite his appearance, he is still a very forceful individual. His confidence is still rather strong, although it can be assailed. He believes his personal gain to be his sole goal, although he will not deign to break the law to achieve that.

Mannerisms

If Ignelsio gets angered, he is prone to stuttering or blubbering nonsensically.

Hobbies & Pets

When he gets a quiet moment, he likes to sit down and fill out his daily journal. A habit from his military days, there are tens of volumes of similar books in his study. He also is a bit of foodie, liking to pick apart the presentation and taste of his food in much the same way he picks apart political discourse.

Speech

He has a high voice for a man, with the slight drawl common to Domians.

Wealth & Financial state

Ignelsio, like many Magistrates, is ridiculously wealthy, not wanting for much of anything. He can often afford to be generous, but doesn't always do so. He also keeps a trio of servants for his sumptuous manor at the edge of town. He also owns some property in the Dúrmi countryside, but hardly ever goes there anymore.

Current Location

Freebrook

Species

Endamian Human

Ethnicity

Gratic

Currently Held Titles

• Lord Magistrate of the Gratic Empire

Year of Birth

1963 CE

Birthplace

Dúrmi

Current Residence

Freebrook

Gender

Male

Eyes

Green-blue, like the sea.

Hair

Balding, with small blond hairs.

Height

5' 7" (6 handspans)

Weight

172 lbs (520 IS's)

Aligned Organization

The Gratic Empire

Known Languages

He knows only Common Gratic.

Ruled Locations

• Freebrook
• Freebrook Magistrate's Manor

Art Credit: emperorcharlesii (me!)