Richard Horpe

Master-at-Arms at Griffin's Roost; son of Thomas Horpe and Layla Horpe.

Appearance and Character
Tall and resplendent in his chainmail, Ser Richard has shoulder-length brown hair, a black beard and sharp blue eyes.

He's a hard, determined worker, loyal to his liege, a fierce combatant and fine leader.

History
Born in 406, just three years after Arthur, Richard spent most of his early life in Griffin's Roost, for his father Thomas served as Lord Alyn's retainer.

Richard and Arthur were both bound together by the thrill of combat, establishing their bond at the training grounds.

In 419, Arthur left Griffin's Roost for adventure and took Horpe with him. While Connington was not yet knight, it fell upon Richard to do what most squires did: cleaning and polishing armaments, handling the horses, making camp, running errands. During their time, Richard and Arthur both gained combat experience from the tournaments and also participated in live combat: a few times, Arthur helped a local village or two beat off the infesting outlaws.

Upon Arthur's knighthood by Estermont, they returned to Griffin's Roost.

In 434, Lord Alyn passed away and Arthur became lord.

In 435, Richard was knighted and made master-at-arms.