Roman

Appearance
A man used to hard work from birth, he is of medium height and build. Blonde with ocean blue eyes, he stands not as a downtrodden peasant as his origin would suggest but with the calm confidence of a man who knows his own capabilities and those of his trusted advisors. A scar on his right cheek is a permanent reminder of the cost of lax rulers.

Early Life
Roman has been a man with many names. He started life as Roman Aramov, 'Aquila' to his friends due to, they say, his keen eyesight. Roman Aramov was born on a humble farm in the wildlands of the Escharian Empire in the lands of Rathnir. One day, his undefended homestead was attacked by a horde of bandits. A cunning organiser, Roman arranged a last defence of a small chokepoint in the lord's manor and in doing so saved the mere handful of remaining peasants from the staff. The lord was dead and his home burned in the siege, so Roman took a fine steed and a his meager purse then set off with a purpose. To see that none ever suffer at the hands of bandits unprotected the way that he did ever again.

Life in Rathnir
After weeks of wandering the territories of the Empire Roman arrived at the gates of the city of Lostesrei. He petitioned the local Akesor, or mayor, to allow him to stay and work with the locals, eager to scrape out a living in the chaotic world of Rathnir. He was taken in and soon set to work studying architecture and commerce. It was not long before he was working on local projects, raising strong and beautiful defensive walls to protect those within, the kind that he wished his homestead had had. He spent his days mining ores, building and brewing drinks to sell to the local tavern, his first taste of commerce.

After many months working with the community in Lostesrei, an Imperial messenger arrived in the city. The call was being put out to all territories in the now Aesperium Niedea to help rebuild the grand capital of Lileanen after it was freed from the depths that had entombed it. Now a skilled architect, Roman gathered his tools, said his goodbyes and heeded the call, setting out for the Imperial jewel.

Roman arrived to find the city walls in ruins, and the metropolis scarcely populated. He was welcomed and given a derelict manor at the top of the noble district, one he assured his guide he could fix up with his now honed skills. He set to helping the city. As he integrated with the city folk, Roman decided to cast off his peasant name and take another, Roman Atriusariosan, flaming-rose in the local Asteri. In his downtime he began building in his shell of a house, after many weeks building it to be one of the richest in the district, with fine food and furniture. Happy with his efforts he gardened, farmed, built and fished. These he turned into an enterprise by selling his produce, expensive enchanted books and his hand at building for any who wished to buy.

After a long time in the now Etscharii Aakros another message arrived, and brought tidings of great change. The people of the realm of Rathnir were to move to a new land, the land of Ablexias. With a heavy heart Roman bade his manor and his life in Rathnir farewell.

With this new chapter opened, he decided to once more take a new name. Roman Rosaurea, golden rose, foreshadowing the prosperity that was to come.

Literature
Roman is a chronicler therefore his history is recorded in the volumes of his books The Adventures of a Roman.

The Adventure I, tells of his initial journey from the his wrecked homestead through many strange cities and cultures to the city of Lileanen. It spans until he eventually settles in Lostesrei, where he finds home for the first time since his wandering began.

The Adventure 2 details his life in Lostesrei and the experiences he had. Burglary, community projects, constructing defences and exploring the continent are but a few.

The Adventure 3 is a recollection of the call to arms. The Imperial Jewel of Lileanen lay broken by history and the call arose for builders to assist in its grand design. This book tells of his travels, and those he met along the way.