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Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

Lord Jostif Ross Hadleigh-Varin

King Geruff II's younger brother  

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Jostif kept himself in excellent physical health for as long as he possibly could. He greatly enjoyed being active, especially while sailing, and could often be found up the rigging of the ship regardless of where he was supposed to be at any particular time. Well into his 70s, he still climbed trees, ran in the hallways of Star Cliffs manor and sparred with his family members who were versed in the sword.

Identifying Characteristics

Various nautically-related tattoos, as well as tattoos honoring each of his wives/husbands and each of his children, even the bastards.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

masculine

Sexuality

Polyamorous, pansexual

Education

Received a nobleman's education with the expectation that he would serve in an advisory capacity during his brother's rule.

Employment

  • Squired in Kiwo - 565-568
  • Joined the crew of Star of Nessus - 568-570
  • Funded the construction of Mosakki Star - 571
  • Sailed as a merchant with his own crew on the Mosakki Star - 571-590
  • Funded the construction of Star Cliffs - 591
  • Acted as merchant contractor - 593-629

Personality Characteristics

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Jostif was exceptionally gifted with swords. He learned several sword styles, including two-handed longsword, sword-and-shield, rapier fencing, heavy shield and bladed polearm. His favorite was a bladed polearm from the Ma'ii tribe and he sparred with Kalle Jannik until they were both too old to keep their balance in the forms properly.

Relationships

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

brother

Towards Geruff Hadleigh II

0
0

Geruff Hadleigh II

brother

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

0
0

Kim Trimble

wife

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

0
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

husband

Towards Kim Trimble

0
0

Hilja Mosakki

wife

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

5
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

husband

Towards Hilja Mosakki

5
0

Kalle Jannik

husband

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

5
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

husband

Towards Kalle Jannik

5
0

Mikka Von Hatcherson

wife

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

0
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

husband

Towards Mikka Von Hatcherson

0
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

uncle

Towards Geoffrey Hadleigh-Morgan

5
0

Geoffrey Hadleigh-Morgan

nephew

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

5
0

Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

great-uncle (Trivial)

Towards Richard Hadleigh-Varin

5
0

Honest


Richard Hadleigh-Varin

great-nephew (Trivial)

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

4
0

Honest


History

Hector sent Rick to page at the Star Cliffs for his uncle Jostif when Rick was 15. Given how unorthodox his own family was, Rick had no trouble finding his footing in the household with almost a dozen children running around and cared for by two men and a woman. Rick and Jostif butted heads occasionally due to Jostif's laid-back approach to many things and Rick's more rigid approach to security, but they always came back to some kind of family balance.

Naylor Scott

mentee (Important)

Towards Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

5
5

Honest


Jostif Hadleigh-Varin

mentor (Important)

Towards Naylor Scott

5
5

Honest


History

Naylor served on the Mosakki Star when Jostif had retired from active sailing and was sponsoring merchant trips from Star Cliffs. Jostif met with Naylor many times, eventually promoting him to captain of the Mosakki Star in 622.

Commonalities & Shared Interests

When Naylor went missing in 625, Jostif was shaken and grieved for his lost friend. When he returned in 628 with stories of merfolk, Jostif was one of the only people who believed him without question, even taking the time to learn Nushanga.

Alignment
Chaotic Good
Ethnicity
Life
550 AW 629 AW 79 years old
Spouses
Kim Trimble (wife)
Hilja Mosakki (wife)
Kalle Jannik (husband)
Siblings
Geruff Hadleigh II (brother)
Pronouns
he/him
Gender
male
Eyes
Dark brown
Hair
Black with heavy greying at the temples, kept short
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Medium toned, tanned in the summer
Height
6'1"
Weight
145 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Pirate! That's a naughty word! Go wash your mouth out with rum."
Known Languages
Trading Common, Chereladi, Galavnayan, Zloran, Pikaen, Hubri, Ma'ii, Nushanga
Ruled Locations

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