Bryce of Myr

Bryce is Vayon Vashar's friend and bodyguard. After sailing with Vayon for many years, Bryce had a period of time where he sailed alone on the same pirate ship. However, it wasn't the same without his fellow sailor. Eventually, he took off at a random harbor they made port at to make his way back to Myr. It was a long, arduous journey but he somehow made it and now, serves his friend loyally.

## Appearance and Character

Short and stocky with brown eyes and black hair. He wears a scraggly beard that still smells of the sea. After years at sea fighting to survive, he is hardened for almost any task.

## History

#### Just Another Mouth to Feed (403 AC - 419 AC)

Bryce was born on the Stepstones as the oldest son of a family of five. His father was a sailor, or so his mother told him, and Bryce always envisioned himself on the high seas. However, he eventually discovered that his father was, in fact, a pirate. Even worse, Bryce's mother was just one of many of his father's conquests. One day, Bryce confronted his father about this and demanded that he make them his priority. Instead, Bryce's father beat him within an inch of his life and vowed to never so much as think of any of them again.

Once he recovered, Bryce had no choice but to find the closest pirate ship that would take him so he could make up for his mistakes and earn some kind of gold to send back to his family.

#### Not Too Shabby (419 AC - 434 AC)

Finding his way to that ship, in particular, turned out to be the luckiest thing that ever happened to Bryce. Not only was the captain fair to those who worked hard and produced results, but it was where he found a scared young boy being beaten on by three of the worst of the crew. Imagining himself being beaten on when he was a boy, Bryce saved Vayon and the two became inseparable for a time.

After an attack on the ship by a trio of Pentoshi galleys, Vayon was sent away and Bryce was left alone. Having visited his family once every six months before, Bryce though this was a good time for him to do so again with another bag of gold for them to live off of. However, when he returned, he found only tragedy. Apparently, their island had been attacked and Bryce's family's home had gone up in flames. No one knew if there were any survivors but it was assumed there were none. Bryce said a small prayer and then returned to the pirate ship, seeking for some other purpose in life.

#### Going Legit (435 AC - 439 AC)

This didn't last long. While he still enjoyed the thrill of a fight or whenever his services were needed to get someone talking, Bryce missed that connection with someone. Soon, he realized he needed to rejoin his friend, Vayon, who had been earning a name for himself as a captain in the Myrish fleet. Three months and who knows who long of a distance later, Bryce found himself standing before Vayon on the young man's ship asking for a place on it. Vayon not only accepted but made Bryce his second mate. They sailed together for almost two years before Vayon was called to shore to become a Magister in pursuit of his grandfather's plans. Naturally, Bryce followed and became something of a bodyguard to Vayon. However, their relationship was always more casual than any guard should be towards their charge. This lasted even through Vayon's ascension to Prince-Admiral.