Sir Edward Thames Bartholomew Vicot de Abrogei III

Sir Edward Thames Bartholomew Vicot de Abrogei III is a noble knight, retired veteran adventurer and founding proprietor of the West Marches Adventuring Company. Rumoured to be the famed 'Sword of the West', Sir Edward was known for his daring escapades and noble deeds, and is said to employ a strict "no man left behind" policy.

Appearance
Sir Edward appears as an elderly human male over 70 years of age. The elderly knight however appears to be as sprightly as he is courageous, and can duel evenly with much younger skilled swordsmen. At a height of 6'3", Sir Edward still exhibits a demanding posture. The knight exudes confidence and chivalry.

Personality
Little is known about Sir Edward due to his secretive and withdrawn nature, who even limits direct contact with his guild associates. Stories and rumours passed on over time indicate that he is a valorous man who upholds the old ways of chivalry. When registering his adventuring guild, Sir Edward was questioned as to why he sought to remove himself from the guild's adventurers, to which he supposedly replied; "I have travelled the known world, fought for kings, and fought for gold. It is time that I pass on the torch, so that the new generation can share in the wonders of discovery." This suggests that the old knight possesses some level of philanthropy. Others however suspect that it is all a charade, and that Sir Edward is merely capitalising on younger and more able adventures to bolster his fortune.

Background
Little is known of Sir Edward's past, other than that he was a revered knight in service to various nobles throughout the distant eastern kingdoms. A highly decorated soldier, in his later years Sir Edward was released from his knightly oath and began a life of freelance adventuring; his travels eventually taking him west to the Sword Coast.

Upon hearing the news of the newly discovered West Marches, Sir Edward drew from his amassed wealth to launch his own expedition to the New World. Upon arriving in Newharbour in the new year of 1902 DR, he immediately set to establishing the city's first adventurer's guild. With his funds diminished from the voyage across the Sea of Swords, Sir Edward established the West Marches Adventuring Company in the largest premises he could afford; a run-down and abandoned inn in the city's old market district.

On the 1st Day of Winterfell 1902 DR, the West Marches Adventuring Company initiated it's first contract. Sir Edward chose to distance himself from the execution of the guild's contracts, preferring to be occupied with the day-to-day running and development of the business.

Following the Battle for Dawnhaven, in which the West Marches Adventuring Company played a major role, Sir Edward Thames Bartholomew Vicot de Abrogei III was elected to sit as the third member on the Dawn Council.