Iowerth ap Greidawl - Lord
Played by: Mieke Havemen
Name: Iorwerth ap Greidawl
Age: 43
Height: 5.8
Weight: 190
Background:
Iorwerth was the brother of the King of Abertawe. He was never jealous of his elder brother which was a rare thing in a land often torn apart by feuding brothers. Iorwerth had no head for politics he was happy being a soldier. He also stated that he never wanted to be king, so that if his brother died one of his sons would be the heir. His brother only had a daughter. The time came where his brother did die and Iowerth abdicated to his son.
On one of his campaigns he met his wife to be. Isa the daugher of a saxon thegn. They fell in love and the marriage ended a long war between the neighbouring countries and earned Abertawe another chunk of land. Soon after Iorwerth settled down and became lord of the border for his brother, looking after a large and dangerous chunk of Abertawe.
Isa and Iorwerth have five live children, four more died in infancy. Their eldest son Gwalchmai 'hawk' the current king of Abertawe. They still take care of Hawk's only son Rhys, as the king is unmarried and very busy.
Their other children are 21 year old Brendan, just knighted and serving at the court of Abertawe. 18 year old Brownwen, just married. 16 year old Bran serves as squire of lord Elwan, an old friend of Iorwerth. The two youngest children are still at home. 13 year old Maral and 10 year old Goronwy.
Personality Profile:
Iorwerth is a fierce warrior with a temper. He is a beserker and can go wild in battle. He has no patience with fools. Is a very good commander and teacher, a superb horseman. Underneath he has a heart of gold and will do anything for his family.
Physical Profile:
Stocky of build, in fact smaller then his wife. Strong muscles, looks every inch the warrior he is. Red hair worn in a ponytail. Clear green eyes. Heavily lined face.
Skills and Abilities:
Sword, lance, horseriding, drinking, languages
Special Notes:
A scar on the left side of his face, which makes him look even more fierce.