Gideon Blackhawk

## Gideon

Gideon Blackhawk is a young, happy-go-lucky Mulan (by the look of him) who is most at home when playing and performing ballads, mysteries and reciting ancient tales of dragons, heroes and heroines.  He is a dichotomy; only 22 years old (fresh out of apprenticeship) and naive, yet he has knowledge and skill well beyond his current age.  A musician of good repute he can play the lute, flute and harp with considerable expertise.   Recently, while riding back to his home after his usual performance at the Green Dragon Inn, his world suddenly and mischievously took a turn in a direction he'd not envisaged.  Snatched by the Norns and unceremoniously dumped near to Darétik a small fishing village in the back end of beyond!  Now his own tale of fortune has just begun with mysteries to solve and work to be done.

Gideon is not an imposing person by his looks, standing all of 5' 6" in height and of slight build (137lb) with black hair, amber coloured skin and green eyes.  He has a liking for hats that borders on the obsessive, which must incorporate at least one feather to become part of his collection. Currently, his wardrobe is a little sparce in both variety and colour, comprising of functional clothes, a suit of light armour, a lute and rapier (all of which have seen better times). Gideon likes to solve problems though discussion and compromise. However, if people don't listen and become 'imposing', he uses magic to manage the situation as he is not particularly strong or confident with weapons.

## Opinions:

Tomb: Can't usually stand Bards. This guy reminds me why. Never stops talkin' but I ain't heard a lick of sense outta him yet. If he ever does somethin' useful I might think more of him.

Fuu: This man is very, well, assertive? I am still trying to get my bearings and he seems almost aggressively keen to known who I am, where I am, what I am. The final question is the strangest of all. Is he blind? Perhaps he's just nosy. I am not quite sure what to make of him.

Anna: Gideon certainly doesn't mince his words, but I do appreciate the honesty in that. The way he broke the news of the sprites upset me greatly but I don't think he meant to. He had many good observations about the maps. I think he's one in which I could maybe trust...for now at least.

Norlen: For the most part, I agree with what Gideon says as he makes reasonable conclusions, I just wish it didn't take so long for him to say what he means! Perhaps his story-telling habits get the better of him... I hope to understand the complicated words he uses someday. I'm not sure why but after riding on a boat with Gideon and hearing him play, his lute fills me with rage. He usually seems to know what he's doing, or at least have ideas for the next course of action.

Zoks: Music is a rare treat, and travelling with a musician more so. Would love to find out what they know to play. Perhaps barter my recording of music for lessons? Wonder if they do ballads, as even new stories would be nice. Not easiest to approach though. While sensibly dressed, they are difficult to read and have abrupt manner. Appears distant even with their familiar; perhaps their magical companion being solitary bird of prey is fitting. Seemed joyful in getting tap-tattoo from Aurelitz however...

Oswlen: He's a bit of a mystery and hard to read, he has that hawk of his which he can use to see and spy with which isn't run of the mill. He's also headstrong and I worry he may lead himself and those with him into trouble with his incaution.