Aiden Roche

Aiden Roche (b. 15 September 1984) is a Independent American magician. He was once the heir to House Roche, but following the schism of the family in 2004, he has lived as an Independent magician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

History
Aiden was born on 15 September 1984 to Pierce and Rebecca Roche. He is the oldest child of the couple and was raised as the heir to the House. His younger sisters Mariana and Liliana were born in 1986 and 1989 respectively, and he took great pride in taking care of his younger sisters.

As the heir to House Roche, Aiden received an extensive magical education, though he struggled through his mundane education. He attended the Rosetta Academy from 1990 to 1997 before leaving the academy to finish his education with tutors associated with House Roche.

Like many magicians of his generation, he wanted to assist with the Guild war effort during the Grey War, but he was barred from any activity due to his young age. He left the family home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his sisters and mother to escape the reach of the Scholars and lived temporarily with members of House Dreyfus on the West Coast.

The schism of House Roche in 2004 severely impacted Aiden and his family. His father was executed by the Crownsguard for forbidden acts of magic, and his mother died shortly afterwards from a severe acute illness. Aiden and his sisters were orphaned, though Aiden was considered an adult. Mariana died giving birth to her daughter Alison Roche in 2010, and Liliana joined the Independent magical organization Subrosa.

Education
Aiden received an extensive magical education from the Rosetta Academy during his early childhood, and he was trained by several tutors associated with his House in various fields of magic. He proved himself to be a competent, although not overly powerful, magician, gaining the rank of journeyman magician at the age of 17.

Personal Life
Aiden is the oldest of the three children born to Pierce and Rebecca Roche. He had a close relationship with his younger sisters Mariana and Liliana from an early age, and he became their legal guardian following their parents' deaths.

Focus
Aiden uses a pocket watch-style focus. The pocket watch is a demi-hunter watch with a windowed cover and is made of white gold with silver accents. The hinge is located at the 9 o'clock position and the stem, crown, and bow at the 3 o'clock. As a demi-hunter watch, the front lid has a window, allowing the user to see the time without opening the lid. Hours on the front lid are marked in blue enamel, and decorations on both the lid and main case are done in silver.

The focus is an heirloom passed down from father to son in the Roche family. It was created by master magical craftsman Alberto Negreiros in 1853 at the height of the craftsman's profession. It is unknown how the Roche family managed to become the owners of the watch, and the watch's value has been estimated at over $450,000 in 2015.