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Ryan Glenford

Lord Ryan Julian Glenford

Ryan is a lone traveller, earning his way across Azaria as a bounty hunter with his crossbow and trusty horse Cielo. They seem to have been travelling for quite some time, although for what purpose remains a mystery. He seems polite and kind, but he never likes talking about himself, nor about why he seems to be on the run from an unknown enemy.
  Ryan is a quiet, reserved type of guy, but he does open up more once he starts talking, and seems to be a very genuine, warm person.
  He rescues Eliza from a bear, unwittingly causing her to be Bound to him. Thus Eliza has no choice but to trust him as she is forced to remain by his side.
  Even though his mysterious past is about to catch up to him...

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Tall, lithe and athletic, built like a runner

Body Features

Has a scar on his chin from a dog bite when he was young   Acquires a nasty scar on his left arm following events of The Parting

Physical quirks

Often rubs the back of his neck if shy or embarrassed

Special abilities

Can change Holy Rune spells around (but he cannot read them like Eliza can)

Apparel & Accessories

Has a favourite red coat he often wears

Specialized Equipment

Has a custom built crossbow that folds against his forearm

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Ryan is a shy, introverted young man who, as a result of his social anxiety and awkwardness at social politics, is usually absent from his manor home, going on longs rides with his horse, Cielo, with whom he has a close bond. He tries to spend as much time away from home and his father, not wanting to face the verbal abuse and his inadequacies. Hence he is liable to run away from difficult situations, rather than face them directly.   Ryan also finds it very difficult to form attachments to other people. He's socially a loner, preferring his own company. He acts like this because his mother, Bound to his father, was never happy, and neglected herself til she died. Ryan was 12 years old, and never truly got over it. This both seeds his fear of attachment and hatred of the curse. His father also is constantly disappointed in him, and so Ryan feels he is the result of an unwanted union.

Education

Was home-schooled by the finest Begaran tutors and pursued his own interest in Azarian History at the Begara University when older

Accomplishments & Achievements

Helped destroy the Binding spell after 600 years

Failures & Embarrassments

Never seemed to live up to the expectations of his father. Ran away from his first Binding to Lady Navinka Svendmar.

Mental Trauma

Deeply affected by the loss of his mother age 12 as she neglected him throughout most of his childhood.   Constantly put down by his father for not meeting expectations

Morality & Philosophy

LAWFUL GOOD- A Lawful Good character typically acts with compassion, and always with honor and a sense of duty.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Wants to leave his constricted life of backstabbing noble politics to live free and honest. After becoming Bound (twice), shares in Eliza's hatred of the spell and wants to destroy it so all can live freely.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Talented crossbow shooter, excellent rider.   Can't lie to save his ass, can be quite gullible.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: Travelling, adventure, riding, archery/ crossbow shooting, reading/ learning, baking   Dislikes: Sword-fighting, dishonesty, manipulation, seafood, loneliness, abandonment

Virtues & Personality perks

Kind, compassionate, determined, resourceful, genuine and honest

Vices & Personality flaws

Can be desperate to get approval from others, can be forceful to push his feelings onto others, has low self esteem and a somewhat negative view of his self worth

Social

Contacts & Relations

Father- Leon Glenford Mother- Julia Glenford (deceased) First Bound Partner- Lady Navinka Svendmar Second Bound Partner- Eliza Bryant

Social Aptitude

Very poor at socialising and easily tricked in noble gatherings as he is too honest

Hobbies & Pets

He has a white horse named Cielo.   He enjoys baking from time to time.

Speech

Very soft spoken

Relationships

Ryan Glenford

Bound partner (Vital)

Towards Eliza Bryant

4
5

Frank


Eliza Bryant

Bound partner (Important)

Towards Ryan Glenford

4
2

Honest


Relationship Reasoning

United through an accidental Binding, the two develop a sound friendship and eventually fall in love as they break the spell that brought them together

Commonalities & Shared Interests

Both hate the Binding spell and love their personal freedom

Lady Anna Jennifer Navinka Svendmar

First Bound Partner (Important)

Towards Ryan Glenford

2
5

Dishonest


Ryan Glenford

First Bound Partner (Important)

Towards Lady Anna Jennifer Navinka Svendmar

3
2

Dishonest


History

Navinka is Ryan's first Bound partner. Although they had spoken a few times prior to this, they were by no means close, and Navinka had never shown an interest in Ryan prior to approaching him at a noble party a month or so prior.

Melissa Edwards

Friend (Important)

Towards Ryan Glenford

5
5

Dishonest


Ryan Glenford

Friend (Important)

Towards Melissa Edwards

5
5

Honest


History

Melissa befriends Ryan during events of the Blessing and helps in his quest to save Eliza

Commonalities & Shared Interests

They both enjoy ancient History

Wealth & Financial state

Son of a noble lord, Ryan wants for nothing. The Glenfords are amongst the wealthiest and most traditional of Azaria's 12 noble houses.   However Ryan renounces his family name after events of 'The Parting'.
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Lord- he renounces this in 'The Blessing'
Age
21
Birthplace
Terent
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Velwall
Gender
Male
Eyes
Green
Hair
Sandy blonde
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale/ Caucasian
Height
5"11
Weight
70kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Impressive deduction,” Ryan murmured. “You certainly look deeper than most.” He brushed back a strand of my hair, and I screwed my eyes shut. He was doing this on purpose. “But let me give you some advice.” His lips were right next to my ear. “I wouldn’t peer too far. Even the clearest window can cast back your own reflection.”
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Azarian

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