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[Dra-Vundas]

Day 01 - Autumn 513 AV - Docks Rolker sat down, just out of the way of the path but visible enough for everyone to see. In front of him he placed his backpack, a simple sign attatched to the front of it. "All wrestling challengers accepted, five silver to try your luck, one gold if you win." A simple start, but you didn't get anywhere in such a large city without first making your name known amongst the rough and tumble dock workers. Oft they fancied themselves toughs, and he had found in his traveles they would quickly spread his challenge throughout the city after he defeated them. With a big grin on his face the sun kissed Svefra occasionally raised his voice, reciting what was written for those who perhaps could not or did not want to read. Rolker was not an overly intimidating figure, at five foot six. However, his build was pure wrestler, built closer to an Isur then a Svefra. He chose to sit to draw more in, as the smaller he appeared the more likely people were to take the offer. It was the same reason he donned a disarming smile. The weaker you appeared, the more likely people thought they had a chance. His cauliflowered ears would be the only hint they got to the skill he possessed, and most barely noticed the ears hidden by his pulled back sun bleached hair. He had done this in smaller regions for the past few years, but this was his first true city he had challenged. Zeltiva was not exactly the grappling epicenter of the world but it was bound to have at least one true challenger, Rolker simply had to draw him(or her) out by building his fame. And so with a strong resolve he sat, ice blue eyes meeting the gaze of all who passed him a glance. In his mind his focus faded, his mind wandering as it often did during the early days of displaying his challenge. It was rare for anyone to accept on the first day, it took many days of those seeing him to finally take him seriously, and so he often allowed his mind to drift to thoughts of relaxation while he prepared for the upcoming matches. For while most would only wanted to wrestle, some would want true brawls or more; and Rolker was just as prepared for those who desired true combat. The fireplug grappler just hoped Zeltiva was the start of his legend, not the end of it. [After some thought I've changed this to a solo run.]