Edward Tomlinson

### Useful Skills

Nerd KnowledgeRough Recollection of boy scout skills Basic Level Knowledge on Crossbows

## Author History

### Currently Living in

Imperium of Man

*"I, Edir Tomli, do solemnly swear my service as a soldier of the Imperial Guard. To serve the Imperial Guard with steadfast loyalty to the day I die. To do battle in the name of the Imperium. And to serve the Hegemon until my final days. A wrong to the Imperium is a wrong to me. I shall bear arms against the enemies of the Imperium and her Hegemon, both foreign and domestic, to the best of my ability, and so ensure the rule order and law wherever I go. I swear also that I will obey the orders of the Hegemon and those officers which he may see fit to appoint over me. May those above me condemn me, and those below me despise me, if I should fail in this charge."* - Edward Tomlinson swearing the Oath of Guard with his minor additions.

Born in the chilly northlands of Minnesota, a land of many lakes. Fate however had not intended the boy of the north to remain, in the north, and so was swept to the south, where his father could find a better more proper job. At this point the lad was no older than a 10 winters. He grew used to Texas, and adjusted to its climate. As time went by the winter chills affect him more, than they used to and he grew a firm distaste in winter weather. Regardless the boy grew mature and responsible, getting a job, helping around the house, and helping his father before his passing. With this firm stalwart attitude from being raised from his father, he was able to act upon himself, and become mostly free-thinking.

Veteran of the short skirmishes between the Imperium and Icedonia. He migrated into the heart of the Imperium, integrated into society in hopes of a better life. Having parted ways with Conner Monroe, and knowing the fleeting importance of the role of translator. He entered Imperial society hoping to make a name for himself, and perhaps make his life more comfortable while at it.

## History

### Before becoming an Author

Born in Apple Valley, Minnesota. A boy would be given the name Edward Tomlinson, being named after his grandfather. Growing up with a mysterious pain in his gut, making him not fond of exercise or have a strong appetite. He lived a happy life, but when he turn 9 his parents marriage would eventually collapse. He was then forced to move due to his father finding a job somewhere else. He would move down to Texas.

He would grow up to be a happy regardless of the various setbacks, setting up a stunningly optimistic personality. He would eventually find out he had crohns, a disease which swells the intestine, bring pain and making it harder to absorb nutrition, and would begin to take medicine to prevent it from affecting him. Looking for a good in any situation. In is later teens, his father would eventually pass away due to cancer. He however remained strong, even at one of his greatest low points.

### Early Life as a Author

Starting his new life he was forced into the harsh living conditions of Spala. A large settlement built by migrants and merchants who sought to live separate from Icedonia, while remaining on good terms. Simple to say that he struggled to make a living. His physical weakness was difficult for him to be helpful in labor, and the public didn't care much for a expendable nobody. His only real saving grace was his strong endurance.

As weeks went by he became all the more aware of his crohns not effecting without the aid of medicine. This development was both good and unsettling for him. As this was a change, he couldn't quite understand, no matter how beneficial. Eventually Conner Monroe would enter Spala looking for laborers and auxiliaries. Edward would take this offer, and work as a translator for the Imperium.

He would eventually serve in the small skirmishes between Icedonia and the Imperium, serving as a imperial auxiliary. After finishing his service as a mercenary and translator, he would leave to join the Imperium, seeking a career as a imperial soldier, using his connections and service help accelerate him up the ranks.

### Military Career

Nothing much yet, finished training and is serving in the 2nd Commonwealth-Imperial War.

## Personality

Rather calm and collective, loves to think through things, and loves to debate opinions and see other viewpoints. Known to despise unfinished arguments, fights, or lack of compromise. Also known to strike hard bargains or ultimatums to get things he desires most. As his zodiac sign, is of course Aquarius, many personality traits that the zodiac sign holds, is quite fitting for Edward's personality. The only thing to note, is his optimistic attitude which allows him to see good in any situation.