Kvothe

The Name of the Wind

A slender fair-skinned young man of fifteen or sixteen with bright red hair cut short but rising in an unruly manner that makes it look as if he has been set afire, paired with shocking vibrant green eyes that spark with wit and intensity. His thin bony build shows ribs and little extra flesh yet he moves with solid confidence, shoulders back and feet planting firmly, while his graceful hands feature long delicate magician's fingers. Smooth silver scars like lines of lightning cover his back arms shoulders and scalp with one running from the top of his head behind his ear and another on his outer thigh, all standing out against his fair skin. He wears a threadbare cloak over a shabby homespun grey shirt, appearing as a ragged yet compelling figure who looks younger than his years.

• Survives three years on Tarbean's streets after Chandrian murder his troupe family.
• Enters University at age 15, becomes youngest student, excels in sympathy under Elxa Dal.
• Wins talent pipes at Eolian, befriends Simmon and Wilem, clashes with Ambrose Jakis.
• Meets Denna, deciphers Chandrian signs in Archives, advances to Re'lar under Elodin.
• Bonds with underground friend Auri, borrows from Devi, works in Fishery under Kilvin.

The Wise Man's Fear

A lithe and agile young man of fifteen years with a head of untamed red hair falling wild and too long across his forehead and into his keen attentive eyes, his fair complected pale skin prone to showing exertion or injury in sharp contrast. His face holds a pretty, expressive quality that makes him appear slightly older than his years, with a mouth that can press into a thin determined line and a brow that furrows in concentration, while his back bears faded pale silver lash scars from past punishments. He wears threadbare ill-fitting secondhand shirts and pants that have seen hard use with torn knees and elbows, accented by a finely tailored green and black cloak boasting numerous interior pockets, and is rarely without his beloved lute slung comfortably across his back or his fingertips showing the smooth calluses of a dedicated musician.

• Expelled from University after Ambrose feud, travels to Severen seeking patronage.
• Trains with Maer Alveron, uncovers tax fraud conspiracy, earns noble favor.
• Journeys to Ademre, masters Lethani and Ketan fighting from Adem warriors.
• Encounters Felurian in Fae, survives seduction, crafts deadly sword Caesura.
• Hunts bandits with Tempi, deepens elusive romance with Denna, returns changed.