Wmmffre

Wmmffre, pronounced (OOM-free), is the second son born to Yale of Salisbury. Yale was an esquire in name only; his real profession being trade, the honorific was bestowed by Count Roderick’s father in thanks for Yale’s financial support of Salisbury during very difficult times.

In truth Wmmffre’s older brother Nudd was expected to follow the path of the knight and bring the family into the halls of nobility but those dreams were dashed in 468 when Yale and Nudd were robbed and murdered while travelling on an errand for Count Roderick. To honor the sacrifices made by Yale and his family, Wmmffre was squired to Sir Rufon, Roderick’s Seneschal, at the age of 15 and though most of Yale’s business had been taken over by rivals, Roderick ensured that a hefty financial inheritance was put aside for Wmmfre to inherit after achieving his knighthood.

480
Sir Wmmffre is elevated to his knighthood in 480 and, along with the other members of the group of knights later dubbed Roderick's Hand, he is assigned to a delegation of knights of Salisbury to travel to Wynchbank and determine if the Lady Ellen is a suitable match for Count Roderick. After spending some time getting to know the young lady the delegation leaves to meet Roderick in Londinium. They arrive just in time witness the recognition of Sir Madoc as Prince Uther's son and to ride with High King Aurelius Ambrosius as he takes half the British army to face the invading Saxons at the Battle of Salisbury. After the king falls Wmmffre fights his way to Aurelius' side and takes up the great Pendragon banner providing Duke Gorlois and Sir Vel Tullius Cicurinus a point to aim their charges, which turns the tide of the battle back to the British ensuring their victory. Later, Sir Wmmffre is recognized by the newly elevated King Uther for his actions in this battle.

481
Wmmffre is with the Uther's army the following year at the Battle of Bedegraine and afterwards he accompanies the other members of the Hand to Lambor to meet with Duke Edaris and judge the viability of his daughter, Lady Rosalyn, as a match for Roderick.

 

Character Quirks and Traits

 * Wmmffre is aware of his lowborn origins and struggles to prove himself worthy of the honor that Roderick has bestowed on him.
 * While he is not originally from the capital of Sarum he has spent a good deal of time there during his training and that has led to him becoming a bit of an expert on the logistics of city management and defense.
 * Wmmffre is known for his honesty.
 * He’s also very forgiving.