Benjicot Woods

Benjicot, or Ben, is a middle-aged veteran. Although born in the Vale, Ben has traveled throughout the realm except for those regions no longer under the rule of House Targaryen. He fought in many wars but prefers to earn his coin without the ever present risk of death.

## Appearance

Ben has black hair with grey sprinkled in his sideburns and beard. He is of average height and build. His face is narrow with sharp cheekbones and small brown eyes. Although he wears a light, rusted chainmail, it is covered by loose and patched robes that he wears. The cloths are dark and various shades of black, brown, and green. Leather belts run over the more worn-out sections and he wears a heavy belt that carries everything he needs when out in the wild.

Charming, Ben has never had a problem talking to others. In tough situations, he has even been known to talk himself out of trouble when the rare trouble comes his way. Usually, though, he is a simple man with simple pleasures.

## Background

Born in the Vale to a huntsman and a washerwoman, Ben had no ambition in life. He was an ordinary child. While some of his siblings found skill in shooting a bow, like their father, cooking, or other pursuits, Ben was simply average at everything he did. His parents were worried it was due to no motivation but they were too kind to beat any into him. Instead, Ben was allowed to coast through life. He helped his parents' livelihoods and, when he was older, reached out to others to help them for some extra food or coin. However, it was never more than what he needed at the time.

Once he reached adulthood, he was conscripted as a solider in the wars against the Mountain Clansmen. While he wasn't especially skilled with a sword or bow, Ben picked up on riding and became a scout. Afterwards, he set off on his own and earned his keep guarding trading caravans. Then, he joined the force that landed at Breakwater during the War for the Bite. Again, he survived and, again, he resumed guarding caravans after returning to the Vale proper. While he was more protected than others being on a horse and expected only to relay information back and forth, his worries never subsided.

Ben's travels took him south where he lived relatively comfortable. The merchants he guarded paid well and other than a small uprising near the capital, the realm was peaceful. However, everything changed when the old king died and a true war began. Ben once again found himself on a horse hunting down enemies and tracking armies. Proving himself to his betters, Ben eventually was put with other cavalry to attack supply lines. There, he learned even more about keeping quiet, unseen, and mobile. After that war ended, Ben had enough of war and settled down in the Riverlands in a small village. It was a short-lived stay as dragonblight hit the villagers and Ben, once again, was on the move.

For years he has stayed on the road hoping to find a better pursuit than simply fighting in one war after another.

## Recent Events

Benjicot was interrupted on the road by a Dornish woman named Unella who was on a mission. Since he had no pay at the moment, Ben joined her and recently arrived at the Nightingale Inn where he hopes to gather work from someone.

## Meta

Skills: Silver Tongue (CHA), Reconnaissance(STE), Mounted Combat(COM), Ambuscade(STE)