Edward

Edward was the elder brother of Benjamin. He was a soldier in the army, and died of his wounds after single-handedly protecting a farmstead from a bandit attack, he was on his way to see his brother as he was on leave. He had heard his brother speak of Daphne in his letters, but never got the chance to meet her. Ben was only 15 when he died. Edward was like a father to him, as he was 7 years older, and raised him on his own. Their mother was a shop girl in Highever, who's boyfriend left her before Ben was born, running off with another woman. Edward remembers her fondly, as a strong woman who never complained and always did her best to provide for her sons, whom she had high hopes for, always telling Ed he was clever and brave, and that his brother Ben had kind eyes and should grow to become a caring and honorable man. She was a beautiful woman who had been worn down by the world, and was too skinny, giving all her food to her boys to help them grow. She suddenly passed away when Ben was 3, and he doesn't remember her save for the memory of rough hands gently stroking his hair, and a tired voice singing a soothing melody. Edward is the only family Ben ever really knew, and was like a father to him, taking him with him everywhere and Ben was eager to help around the house to make his brothers life easier, as he had to grow up too fast. Edward had lost some of his sense of humor, but Ben always managed to make him laugh with silly antics. Ben would pick flowers for him, and when he met Daphne during templar training he gave her flowers too, and would ask Ed for advice on how to talk to her, and Ed said to do what he does best, be present, listen, and help, which worked out well for him in the end. The brothers missed each other greatly when Edward left to join the army, but they kept in touch and thought of each other often, and Ed sent souvenirs and his pay. Edward was not as prone to religion as Ben, and was not keen to be watching people all the time, but wanted to serve, and but his strength to good use, and quickly rose in the ranks to become a Sergeant, being very popular, but never let it go to his head, but he also has a natural confidence, as his mother showed she believed in him and his potential. He was actually considering becoming a guardsman to be closer to his brother after being away for so long. He joined the army when he was nearly 20, and served for two and a half years before he died, being only 22. Their mother was prone to bouts of depression, and Edward had to step up to take care of himself.
Category:Human
Category:Male
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Category:Fereldan