Robin Penrose

Robin Penrose
Robin Penrose is the brother of the current Lord Penrose. Currently residing in Kings Landing Robin acts as the master of coin for King Aenar I Targaryen. He is first cousins with Lord Gawayne Baratheon of the Stormlands. Aside from his duty on the small council, Robin is an avid stargazer. He is also known to think quite highly of himself.

Appearance and Character
Robin is thirty three years old, his body is rather slender it features no noticeable definition. His hair is a light blonde and runs just to his ears. He takes good precaution to never let it reach beyond there. His eyes are a dark green, in his youth they were said to be as bright as emeralds but have since dulled.

Robin enjoyed a quiet life in his younger years as the second son he didn’t have the pressure that comes with being an heir. Instead, Robin set his sights elsewhere, becoming fascinated with the night sky and the wonders it held. To capture its intensity he began to travel with a parchment book he'd capture the night sky in sketches, often transferring them to emotions and portraits. Beyond that, he'd denote the emotions or thoughts that'd accompany him

Robin was always quick to think highly of himself much to the irritation of others. However, one could never fault Robin for not fighting for a cause he believed in. Deeper than his love for himself Robin is powered by his ambition. To reach the full potential of what he can achieve in life. Even as he sits on the small council, he wonders what more he can reach in his life.

Early Life
Robin was the second son of Myrcella and Gregory Penrose. From his younger days, while his brother would train in the yard. Robin would stay away, rather his interest laid in books. Never far from the Maesters chambers during his learning years. Robin would always have a book in hand, studying away at history or learning theories.

Courtier at Storm’s End
At the age of four and ten, Robin found himself in the halls of Storms End. Sent by his father due to fear as the smallfolk of Parchments were on the verge of rising up. While his brother led men to deal with the smallfolk in the Hammer Rebellion. Robin took to the halls of Storm's End, blissfully unaware of the rebellion. A face that would change when he saw the rebellion first hand. In response to a mob that marched on the gates of Storms End, his Aunt personally rode out and crushed the mob before the gates of the keep.

It should be noted though that to this day Robin credits his time in Storms End for his passion for capturing the night sky. The desire he has to see more, become more all sparked from his time in Storms End. One particular night he recalls being with a close friend observing the sky and remarking how small and meaningless they felt among the countless stars of the sky.

The Great Famine
During the famine as the lands were struck for food. Robin was recalled home after being away for only four years. The situation at Parchments was growing dire, and Gregory feared the worst. The small folk threatened another uprising Robin shying away from confrontation took to the Old Maesters office. With the records of the Maester before him, Robin began to devise a course of action. In the end, that action saved what remained of the food of Parchments rationed in such a manner that while people were hungry they did not starve. The actions he took did not go unnoticed as not much later he was recalled to Storms End. Once there he studied under his Aunt Seryse the lady of Storm’s End once more and followed her where she went.

The War of the Three Thieves
As the Stormlands answered the king’s call Robin followed his aunt Lady Seryse into combat. Before she was pressured to relinquish command Robin took note of the style she used to command troops. When Gwayne took over he applied his own style of command. Robin however used Seryse's styling on the contingent under his command. As he did with Seryse, Robin took note of Gwaynes style as well, as the man fought heroically saving a man at one point. Feeling it best to merge the two conflicting styles into one Robin found his spin on their styles proved quite effective. While he would not strike a man down with his bare hands, he could outmanoeuvre his counterparts across the field with ease.

The Scarlet Winter
As the winter turned harsher onto the lands Smallfolk around Parchments began to take to banditry in an attempt to alleviate conditions. As travel near the Kingswood became sparser and more dangerous Lord Gregory ordered his sons to deal with the matter. As his brother secured the route through the wood Robin’s group tracked down and eliminated the bandit group that was primarily responsible. During the skirmish with the bandits, Robin was saved by one of his bannermen after a chance arrow found its mark in his shoulder. Since then, Robin has kept the man by his side as a close friend and bodyguard.

Recent Events
In 404 AC Robin took over as Master of Coin from Lord Steffon Hayford. It was a spot granted to him on a high recommendation from the Lady Seryse Baratheon. He has since found himself thriving in the life of a capital man though the pace of the small council has forced him to feel ever on his toes. Robin still finds time to take in the night sky as well as take in the other pleasures that the capital offers.

Not caring for the Riverlands as a whole, and the stress of preparing such an event took on him. Robin did not attend the festival at Harrenhal. Instead, his time was spent on other pursuits within the Capital.

As the Nobles began to trickle into the capital, Robin found himself discussing the events that took place with his cousin Gwayne, his fellow councillor Septon Sullon, and Prince Maekar Targaryen himself.

The death of King Aenar has taken a harsh toll on Robin. He spends more time, worrying and locked away in his office. He's become slightly paranoid, as well as disillusioned with his lot in life. Seeking various changes Robin has quietly begun observing members of the Red Faith and paying visits to their temple. This sparked after Queen Visaera ordered Robin to speak with the priestess ash. While Robin is far from converting, he has gained interest in the faith. Whats more, he seeks to truly settle down, or so he claims.

In the ninth month four hundred and seven years following Aegons conquest. Robin Penrose converted from the faith of the seven. He chose to embrace the warmth that the Lord of Light offered. Swayed by the words of the priestess Ash. Robin was among one of the highest ranking nobles to convert to the faith of R'hollor in recent times.

Epilogue
Following the events of The Mummer's War, Robin resigned from his post as Master of Coin in disgust. Matters complicated as he learned his lover Sybel Stokeworth was with child. Opting to marry her, and rule as her Lord Consort. Robin has since retired to a quiet life in Stokeworth.

Family

 * Myrcella Baratheon - Mother
 * Gregory Penrose - Father
 * Lord Penrose - Brother (PC)
 * Unnamed / Counted Brothers / Sisters (PC)
 * Unnamed / Counted Nieces / Nephews (PC)

Household

 * Ser Axell Parker: A bannermen from Parchments that saved Robins Life during the Scarlet Winter
 * Aeleanna Fields: A low-born woman who is a childhood friend of Robin she acts as a second set of eyes to his work
 * Zachary Storm: A bastard born man who acts as a second bodyguard to Robin. Though the two are closer than it seems.

Character
Archtype: Consort

Points Alloted: 18