Jornan Eastward
Basic Information
- Race: Halfling
- Class: Paladin
- Background: Folk Hero
Physical Appearance
- General Description: Jornan is a sturdy and dignified halfling with a strong build, despite his smaller stature. His round face is clean-shaven, with short-cropped brown hair, and his bright blue eyes reflect his resolve and kindness.
- Distinctive Features: A jagged scar runs down his left forearm, a memento from defending his estate in his youth. His armor is adorned with engravings of the Eastward family crest and symbols of devotion.
Personality Overview
- Key Traits: Good-natured and pragmatic, Jornan balances his idealism with a keen understanding of the harsh realities of leadership. He recognizes what must be done for the greater good but has firm lines he refuses to cross.
- Behavior in the Party: Jornan is a natural leader, providing direction and strategy for the group. His calm and determined demeanor helps the party stay focused on their shared goals.
- Role in Group Dynamics: As the leader, Jornan is both the strategist and the moral anchor, guiding the party in reclaiming their family’s legacy while ensuring their actions align with his principles.
Backstory Highlights
- Where They’re From: Jornan was born at the Eastward Estate, the ancestral home of the Barony of Eastward. He is the son of the former Baron, Eldric Eastward, a respected and just leader who instilled in Jornan a strong sense of duty and honor.
- Key Life Events:
- As a youth, Jornan defended the estate against a band of marauding mercenaries, earning the respect of his people and setting him on the path of a Paladin.
- He inherited the title of Baron of Eastward after his father’s death and vowed to continue Eldric’s legacy by restoring the Barony and protecting its people.
- Jornan was captured while attempting to protect the village of Bogwood from the draconic armies, an act of bravery that exemplified his commitment to his people.
- How They Joined the Party: As the current Baron, Jornan leads the party with the goal of reclaiming their lands and rebuilding the Barony’s legacy.
Notable Reputation
- What Others Say About Them: “He carries the weight of his family’s legacy with grace and strength. There’s no one better to lead.”
- Strengths as Seen by Others: A fearless defender and an unwavering source of hope, Jornan’s strength and faith inspire those around him.
- Weaknesses as Seen by Others: His adherence to his code can make him inflexible, and his self-sacrificing nature might put him at risk.
Current Goals
- Personal Goals: To restore the Barony of Eastward to its former glory and ensure the safety and prosperity of its people.
- Group Goals They Care About: Deeply invested in the party’s mission to reclaim their lands and provide justice for the downtrodden.
Associated Links:
Bogwood Poison Investigation Report
Jornan Eastward
The Mothkeeper
S02E04 - 02 Kelgrim Gives the Rootbound Mantle
The Bogwood Report
Restoration of Rodania – Campaign Overview
Rodania S2E03 Summary: The Grove’s Last Stand
Blackthorn To Jornan
Rootbound Mantle
Rodania S2E01 Summary: Growfest Reckonings
The Bogwood
Rodania S2E02 Summary: The Fading Path Begins
Rodania S2E04 Summary: The Weight of Choice