Herald the Herald

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## History

Herald was born in France, to parents who had no idea of the future irony they were going to cause. He was given an excellent education, including lessons in playing the trumpet. Herald had clear talents, enough so that he was noticed by visiting French royals, who asked him to become their herald. And thus, Herald became a herald, and the prophecy was complete.

However, after a year or so of being the herald, announcing the royal's arrivals wherever they went, Herald found that he was still not quite satisfied with his life. He desired adventure! And, well, he desired a bit more money. Being a herald was nice, but when half of his salary was paid to him in wine, it wasn't exactly profitable. And so, Herald started to explore alternative sources of income. Piracy certainly had a nice ring to it.

He did not have a ship of his own, or much of a crew, but it was clear that the young man had dreams. The next time the royalty called on Herald, he came as requested, but appeared wearing a fancy captain's coat and a tricorn hat, decorated with the favors he had been granted during his year working for the crown. Although the royalty were confused by this new attire, they actually found that it looked quite nice. Somehow, despite no longer wearing the "proper uniform", Herald looked more regal than before. And so, Herald has continued to live his unique double life.

## Talents

* Trumpet Playing
* Being Pretty

## Appearance

Herald is a very handsome young man with a charming smile. He has light colored skin, beautiful grey-blue eyes, and dark brown hair, which has grown long enough to reach slightly past his shoulders. He occasionally will sport some brown stubble, though he has yet to ever try a fuller beard.

### Herald Uniform

During his first year as the royal herald, he dressed in a relatively simple uniform. He wore a long sleeved white shirt which tied at the neck and wrists, as well as a pair of black pants. He wore standard boots, clearly a hand me down from the last set of guards. His uniform was a white doublet with gold trim, emblazoned with a gold fleur de lis, and a gold flat cap. As a herald, he was also expected to be able to defend the royalty, so he usually was armed with a cup hilt rapier at his hip.

### Pirate

After embracing his more piratical side, Herald acquired many upgrades to his ensemble. He continued to wear a white shirt, this time with more frills and laces around the neck and wrists. He has also added a black and blue brocade captain's coat with long sleeves and large silver buttons. His hat is black leather, and he decorates it with favors, both from the royalty and from his adventures as a pirate. He also wears a cuff on his left ear depicting the Kraken. All of his clothing and accessories follow the theme of black and blue, save for his boots. His boots, which are red and black, were snatched off of the English Captain, so they do not quite match the rest of his ensemble.

## Personality

Herald is a clever and talented young man. He is very intelligent, able to read music and come up with complex solutions to every day problems. He has a clear curiosity about the world around him. He is also quite adventurous, and is quick to tell others that one day he will see more of the world than anyone could have imagined, not only by land and by sea, but perhaps even in the sky.

### Likes and Dislikes

#### Likes

* Trumpet
* Adventure

## Relationships

#### Zarina Jagger and Henry Avery

Herald had to learn pirating from someone. And who better to learn from than pirate royalty?