Character Profile: Roulph von Gyllenstein
Description
- Gender: Male
- Race: Human
- Class: Paladin
- Background: Noble
- Faith: Helm
Appearance
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Golden Yellow
- Skin: Light
- Height: 173
- Weight: unknown
Attributes
- Strength: 15
- Dexterity: 12
- Constitution: 12
- Intelligence: 12
- Wisdom: 13
- Charisma: 15
Skills
- Languages: common, elvish
- Proficiencies: medicine, religion
- Expertises: none
Background
- Family Heritage: Born to Franz and Marlene von Gyllenstein in Vilamond, capital of the Kingdom of Alandor. His family has a long history in the mining industry and is highly esteemed for their contributions to the city's defense and care for the needy.
- Tragedy and Motivation: Became an orphan at age 15 when his parents were murdered during a business trip. This pivotal event led him to train as a Paladin at Helm's temple, vowing to avenge their deaths.
Achievements and Equipment
- Holy Quest: Successfully completed a test of strength, wisdom, and courage in the old Von Gyllenstein family tomb beneath the manor, where he retrieved the holy blade Goldglow.
- Equipment: Holy symbol, shining plate armor, shield with Von Gyllenstein and Helm's emblems, the holy blade Goldglow.
Goals and Party Leadership
- Personal Quest: Avenge his parents' murder.
- Additional Quest: Retrieve "The Golden Piglet", a valuable artifact stolen from the Von Gyllenstein Manor.
- Party Leadership: Leads an adventuring party consisting of:
- Archibald Montgomery, gnomish wizard.
- Gorfin Leafglow, half-elf ranger.
- Pyrgos, tiefling warlock.
- Ea, tiefling rogue.
- Ildur Fanjord, human warrior.
- Business Venture: Co-owns "The Porridge Bowl" tavern, managed by Amfrey.
Challenges and Philosophy
- Internal Conflict: Struggles with the rigidity of his moral compass, which sometimes leads to conflicts with less orthodox party members.
- Leadership Style: Values honor, loyalty, and discipline; strives to instill these virtues in his companions.
Connections
- Family: Nephew of Darion von Gyllenstein.
- Community Involvement: His family regularly donates to the Helmians in Vilamond and maintains a high standing among the city's aristocracy.
Character Arc
Roulph's journey is one of justice and redemption, seeking to uphold his family's noble legacy while confronting personal and external evils. His path involves balancing his strict moral code with the realities of leadership and adventure.