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Sir Shane's Story (Legend in the Mist)

The ride from Fairpoint to Barleytown had been a lengthy yet peaceful journey. One that had done well to prepare Sir Shane the Shy for the next challenge he would face. Though not nearly as large as Stormhelm, Barleytown was still the largest settlement that appeared on the map of the Dales. That meant a lot more people he'd have to pass by. Which in turn meant a higher likelihood that the sight of a knight from north of the Bridge would make someone curious enough to come strike up a conversation. Something he rarely enjoyed all that much. Though at least it wasn't anything like what he would have had to endure if he'd stayed in the city.

Thankfully, though many a curious glance had been cast his way as he rode into town and made for the Goatbeard, no one had actually stopped to chat. When he arrived at the inn, Sir Shane guided his horse to a set of hitching posts set up near the entrance and dismounted as his loyal charger lowered her head and began to drink from one of the water troughs that had been left there for the horses. "You did well today, Flutter." Sir Shane quietly praised his equine companion while gently stroking and patting her neck. "You've more than earned a drink. I'll get you some more carrots next chance I get, too."

Leaving Flutter to her rest, Sir Shane made for the front door of the inn. With any luck, he wouldn't need to stay long or speak with many people before finding what he had come in search of, be it the source of the rumors or another step on the trail to the true source. And so Sir Shane uttered a quiet prayer for luck as he reached the Goatbeard's door, opened it, and made his way inside.

Sir Shane's Story (Legend in the Mist)

Sir Shane the Shy

Sir Shane the Shy

Item Tags: Backpack

{} A Good Sword {}
{} A Sturdy Shield {}
{} A Sizable Coin Purse {}
{} Courtly Love Keepsake {}
{} Rope {}
{} Whetstone {}
{} Trail Mix {}

{•} Devotion: Knight of Stormhelm {}

{•} Full Plate Armor {}
{•} Loyal Horse {}
{} Chivalrous Resolve {}
{} Awe Inspiring {}
{} Eager Squire {}
City Mouse

{•} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Trade or Skill: Knightly Training {}

{•} Swordsmanship {}
{•} Horsemanship {}
{} Lancing {}
{} Practiced Footwork {}
{} Archery {}
Impractically Honorable

{•} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Trait: Brave {}

{•} Charge {}
{•} Hold The Line {}
{} Unflinching {}
{} No Hesitation {}
{} Determination {}
Reckless

{•} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Personality: Shy {}

{•} Quiet As A Mouse {}
{•} Still As A Statue {}
{} Better With Animals Than People {}
{} Introvert Solidarity {}
{} Master Of Excuses {}
Socially Inept

{•} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

For the reason why Sir Shane the Shy has come to the Dales, you need only look to his moniker. Despite his bravery, Sir Shane suffers from crippling social anxiety. So when he found himself inundated with invitations to all manner of ball, gala, and courtly function at the onset of his first social season in Stormhelm after becoming a knight, he predictably found this deeply troubling. To make matters worse, he couldn't just decline the invitations. He needed a valid reason to excuse himself from attending, lest he offend the nobles that invited him.

That's where the Dales come in.

Since a number of the most popular luxuries in Stormhelm arrive on the Shiverwash from south of the Bridge, the recent rumblings of strange and mysterious things awakening in the Dales have the city folk worried about the flow of their favorite imports being effected by whatever superstitions have set the Dalespeople on edge. And so Sir Shane has decided to embark on a quest to investigate the Dales and ensure the imports continue to flow as a way to get out of his social obligations without wounding anyone's pride.

His main motivations are to live up to the standards and ideals that all Knights of Stormhelm are held to, conduct himself with all the honor expected of his station, stand his ground and show no fear against the evils of the world, and also to avoid social situations as much as possible.

As for personal goals, Sir Shane does recognize that being as shy as he is is a problem. So he is definitely looking for a way to deal with that.

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Sir Shane's Story (Legend in the Mist)

So, to complete the character mechanically, choose any two tags under each theme, those are the features of Sir Shane.

@third eye

Understood. Edits have been made.

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And then, the background story. I know we don't have a lot to go on, there's next to nothing about the setting in the pdf. Since he's from Stormhelm, let's come up with the reason he's in the Dales. Is there a name on the map (settlement or otherwise) that intrigues you?

@third eye

For the reason why Sir Shane the Shy has come to the Dales, you need only look to his moniker. Despite his bravery, Sir Shane suffers from crippling social anxiety. So when he found himself inundated with invitations to all manner of ball, gala, and courtly function at the onset of his first social season in Stormhelm after becoming a knight, he predictably found this deeply troubling. To make matters worse, he couldn't just decline the invitations. He needed a valid reason to excuse himself from attending, lest he offend the nobles that invited him.

That's where the Dales come in.

Since a number of the most popular luxuries in Stormhelm arrive on the Shiverwash from south of the Bridge, the recent rumblings of strange and mysterious things awakening in the Dales have the city folk worried about the flow of their favorite imports being effected by whatever superstitions have set the Dalespeople on edge. And so Sir Shane has decided to embark on a quest to investigate the Dales and ensure the imports continue to flow as a way to get out of his social obligations without wounding anyone's pride.

As for places of interest, most of the riverside settlements call out to me. As does Barleytown, the Craggen Highlands, and the Dolmen Knolls.

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In general, what are his main motivations in life?
Any specific personal goals?

@third eye

His main motivations are to live up to the standards and ideals that all Knights of Stormhelm are held to, conduct himself with all the honor expected of his station, stand his ground and show no fear against the evils of the world, and also to avoid social situations as much as possible.

As for personal goals, Sir Shane does recognize that being as shy as he is is a problem. So he is definitely looking for a way to deal with that.

Sir Shane's Story (Legend in the Mist)

Hopefully I haven't slipped up anywhere while making this. Here is my guy.

Sir Shane the Shy

Sir Shane the Shy

Item Tags: Backpack

{} A Good Sword {}
{} A Sturdy Shield {}
{} A Sizable Coin Purse {}
{} Courtly Love Keepsake {}
{} Rope {}
{} Whetstone {}
{} Trail Mix {}

{•} Devotion: Knight of Stormhelm {}

{•} Full Plate Armor {}
{•} Loyal Horse {}
{} Chivalrous Resolve {}
{} Awe Inspiring {}
{} Eager Squire {}
City Mouse

{} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Trade or Skill: Knightly Training {}

{•} Swordsmanship {}
{•} Horsemanship {}
{} Lancing {}
{} Practiced Footwork {}
{} Archery {}
Impractically Honorable

{} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Trait: Brave {}

{•} Charge {}
{•} Hold The Line {}
{} Unflinching {}
{} No Hesitation {}
{} Determination {}
Reckless

{} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

{•} Personality: Shy {}

{•} Quiet As A Mouse {}
{•} Still As A Statue {}
{} Better With Animals Than People {}
{} Introvert Solidarity {}
{} Master Of Excuses {}
Socially Inept

{} {} {} EXPERIENCE | {} {} {} DECAY

Single-player GM'ed game

Rustic fantasy sounds good to me.