Sullaf
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Gurter Friendlyhart
Background:
Gurter grew up as a poor orphan in Saint Michiel's orphanage in the big harbor of Southport. As a kid he had to survive among his piers solely by his charismatic nature alone, for the world of street kids is owned by those with the hardest fist. He became quite popular when he befriended the leader of one of the street gangs, Oat Romers. Oat was one of the more clever kids, and probably the only reason Gurter had any goodness in him, for life on the streets is harsh and Oat showed him the finer things in life: he sneaked Gurter in the back of The Freeport Inn, where a local bard Teneson sang tales of heroic adventures and romantic encounters. Gurter fell in love with music and poetry there and then. As the local bard was quite famous, many of the young women came to adore him. The sight of those beautiful women, unleashed feelings in the boy he had never had before. Gurter wanted all that attention the local bard got as well... By Oat also used Gurter: he put Gurter on the corner of busy streets, posing as a sick kid, begging for small change. The charismatic figure played his part well, and many of the rich merchant stopped to give the poor street boy some change. During this distraction, others pick pocketed the innocent bystanders. It was a small price to pay in the eyes of Gurter, who now had hard coins in his pockets, and respect throughout the Southport underworld.
But Gurter longed for more. The sounds of the beautiful ballads haunted him in his dreams. When he was about 12, Teneson once again visited Southport and Gurter seized the opportunity to become his student. And so Gurter became a travelling companion of Teneson, after an emotional fare well from his trusted friend Oat. The good natured Teneson learned the young Gurter the tricks of the trade: how to seduce women, how to play instruments, how to use the melody to capture the attention of bystanders and for the first time Gurter was truly happy. As a duo the two travelled for a couple of years, living on the wealth the noble women provided and life was treating them good. Many of the ladies provided the duo with beautiful cloths, jewelry and coins. Of course all in return for some favors...
Then one day, Teneson was gone. Only a silver key with a little note attached was left behind reading:
"Our separate ways we must go,
I taught you all there is to know,
Take this key and hold it near:
One day it all will be clear."
Teneson also had taken the liberty of confiscating all jewelry and valuables, leaving Gurter only with his flute, his cloths, 10 gold pieces and a silver key. Teneson had feared this day but was surprisingly not emotional, yet another trade Teneson had taught him: never get emotionally involved. He was taught well and within 3 months he was once again living 'the high life'. Having been with several wives of rather wealthy men, Gurter found it time to move on, slightly persuaded by the 20 tugs who were hired to kill him and were chasing him. Escaping through a window, and jumping from one roof to another was all part of a days work. Finally he lost them and went on his way. After having travelled around and making somewhat of a name for himself, he was invited at the Goldbloom Manor. Goldbloom was a wealthy merchant, trading in exquisite foreign spices, and was planning on running for Senator the next election. He was very fond of young Gurter as well as his music, having no son of his own he treated Gurther like one. Gurter was there a month, living like a prince, and he and Goldbloom became friends... Until Goldbloom's daughter, Mary Goldbloom, came to visit the Manor. Mary who had never left the rural estates, as her dad was saving her to marry a royal, was a beautiful young woman. As soon as Gurter saw her, he fell in love. The first couple of days he could shake off the feelings, not wanting to ruin the good deal he got here, but alas, after a week trying to fight his emotions, he tasted the forbidden fruit. Goldbloom, outraged, hired hardened mercenaries to kill him, and once again Gurter had to make a quick exit. Angered that he could not marry the love of his life, he swore he would gain such great fame and wealth, that he could come back and ask for the hand of Goldbloom's daughter. In the meantime he tries to keep a low profile as Goldblooms influence stretches far.
Background:
Gurter grew up as a poor orphan in Saint Michiel's orphanage in the big harbor of Southport. As a kid he had to survive among his piers solely by his charismatic nature alone, for the world of street kids is owned by those with the hardest fist. He became quite popular when he befriended the leader of one of the street gangs, Oat Romers. Oat was one of the more clever kids, and probably the only reason Gurter had any goodness in him, for life on the streets is harsh and Oat showed him the finer things in life: he sneaked Gurter in the back of The Freeport Inn, where a local bard Teneson sang tales of heroic adventures and romantic encounters. Gurter fell in love with music and poetry there and then. As the local bard was quite famous, many of the young women came to adore him. The sight of those beautiful women, unleashed feelings in the boy he had never had before. Gurter wanted all that attention the local bard got as well... By Oat also used Gurter: he put Gurter on the corner of busy streets, posing as a sick kid, begging for small change. The charismatic figure played his part well, and many of the rich merchant stopped to give the poor street boy some change. During this distraction, others pick pocketed the innocent bystanders. It was a small price to pay in the eyes of Gurter, who now had hard coins in his pockets, and respect throughout the Southport underworld.
But Gurter longed for more. The sounds of the beautiful ballads haunted him in his dreams. When he was about 12, Teneson once again visited Southport and Gurter seized the opportunity to become his student. And so Gurter became a travelling companion of Teneson, after an emotional fare well from his trusted friend Oat. The good natured Teneson learned the young Gurter the tricks of the trade: how to seduce women, how to play instruments, how to use the melody to capture the attention of bystanders and for the first time Gurter was truly happy. As a duo the two travelled for a couple of years, living on the wealth the noble women provided and life was treating them good. Many of the ladies provided the duo with beautiful cloths, jewelry and coins. Of course all in return for some favors...
Then one day, Teneson was gone. Only a silver key with a little note attached was left behind reading:
"Our separate ways we must go,
I taught you all there is to know,
Take this key and hold it near:
One day it all will be clear."
Teneson also had taken the liberty of confiscating all jewelry and valuables, leaving Gurter only with his flute, his cloths, 10 gold pieces and a silver key. Teneson had feared this day but was surprisingly not emotional, yet another trade Teneson had taught him: never get emotionally involved. He was taught well and within 3 months he was once again living 'the high life'. Having been with several wives of rather wealthy men, Gurter found it time to move on, slightly persuaded by the 20 tugs who were hired to kill him and were chasing him. Escaping through a window, and jumping from one roof to another was all part of a days work. Finally he lost them and went on his way. After having travelled around and making somewhat of a name for himself, he was invited at the Goldbloom Manor. Goldbloom was a wealthy merchant, trading in exquisite foreign spices, and was planning on running for Senator the next election. He was very fond of young Gurter as well as his music, having no son of his own he treated Gurther like one. Gurter was there a month, living like a prince, and he and Goldbloom became friends... Until Goldbloom's daughter, Mary Goldbloom, came to visit the Manor. Mary who had never left the rural estates, as her dad was saving her to marry a royal, was a beautiful young woman. As soon as Gurter saw her, he fell in love. The first couple of days he could shake off the feelings, not wanting to ruin the good deal he got here, but alas, after a week trying to fight his emotions, he tasted the forbidden fruit. Goldbloom, outraged, hired hardened mercenaries to kill him, and once again Gurter had to make a quick exit. Angered that he could not marry the love of his life, he swore he would gain such great fame and wealth, that he could come back and ask for the hand of Goldbloom's daughter. In the meantime he tries to keep a low profile as Goldblooms influence stretches far.