Here we have Jean Etienne Gerard Vagabondé, a very salty old French seadog. Jean will always be found at the Rover's Return. His past history is unclear although there are many rumours. The most common theory is that he was a very successful pirate who decided to retire whilst the going was good. It would at least explain why he seems to have plenty of dubloons and no seeming need to work to obtain any more. Although Jean seems wealthy, he didn't get that way by throwing his money around and he's always the last to the bar and quite often seems to have left his money pouch in his lodgings. Jean would prefer to cadge drinks by telling his seafaring tales for the price of a good brandy and it must be a good brandy. Old in years now, Jean still feels a young man at heart. Some verbatim quotes from the old matelot himself:
“Much like my own reputation as a brave French sea dog has been gained in sweat, blood and bravery over many hard years at sea and that can never be taken away.”
“Don’t think I’ve always been this fellow with grey whiskers that you see today, propping up the bar in this old tavern.”
(Followers of Vagabond's Wargaming Blog may recognise this fellow! Refer to the Sails of Glory reports of daring naval actions!)
8 comments:
That's scurrilous slander, the only reason I have to leave the money pouch behind is because it is so damn heavy and surely a good story is worth a nip of brandy.
My stories might be worth a half of mild down at the Rovers Return, and this Rover has Returned, looks like a lot to catch up with on here.
By the way a very nicely painted miniature but with such a handsome seadog to replicate I'm not in the least suprised. ;)
Great rendition Martin, and John looks quite at home there. No one should really mock the afflicted, short arms and deep pockets is totally debilitating ! LOL
The Rover's Return huh?? Well I can tell you some stories about that dive. Never been there mind you, just heard a Chinese whisper or two from my sources. Suppose to be dripping with vice and slap happy goings on through all hours of the day and night which makes the town's dogs howl. The address escapes me,...anyone know? Asking for a friend. I'll say this, the proprietor paints a top mini.
Hehehe, its how I always pictured John tbh, I said you nailed this one Martin ;)
John please don't take any umbrage to the above as I'm sure your not a bit like this, but having said say that Martin does know you well lol
Ah, mon ami. You always tell a good story!
Yeah, but he can enter the pub first and be at the bar last!
You are right, the Rovers is a dodgy dive, however for real vice and iniquity in these islands you need to visit the Pink Pelican Inn, drop my name at the door and they'll let you in, gratis!
You're right Frank. I definitely nailed him this time. That mini is an exact likeness!
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