Sha'If

Captain Sha'If of the Borderidgian Palatial Guard. He is an old friend and comrade-in-arms of Keldön, having formed the mercenary company "Black Company" with him.

He is of common birth, but was knighted by King Tar’Lynn Jonninish IX for his service to city and crown. He is betrothed to Princess Liliya; she fell in love with him after he rescued her from being abducted by Dalthyr.

He has had a past relationship with Kellæna, including having intentions of courting her, but Keldön convinced him to return to adventuring instead.

He is a secondary character in Book One, and a main character in Book Two.

He is 35 at the beginning of Book One.

Skills/Profession:

He is a skilled fighter with sword and shield. His skilled has earned him an artisan sash, which he wears to the Blackfeast Tourney.

Physical Description:

Shorter than Marek and Kilé but taller than Dalthyr, he is stocky of build with a handsome, square-faced jaw. He has dusty blond hair and hazel eyes.

Inventory:

Sword and shield emblazoned with the Borderidge crest (Sun and Eagle). He wears cyan-stained leather armor when outside of Borderidge, and a silver breastplate within.

Goals:

Now, to be a good soldier and serve his king.

When he was traveling with Keldön, it was primarily to keep his more gregarious companion out of trouble as much as possible.

Loves:

He loved Kellæna passionately, but felt he wasn't good enough for her. He also thoroughly enjoyed his adventures with Keldön, and is aggressively loyal to his friend.

He also loves his city. While he is fond of Liliya, he is marrying her more out of loyalty to his king than out of affection for her. Again, he's not sure he's good enough for her.

Fears:

Sha'If has always suffered from insecurities regarding his skills and worth. He left Borderidge originally to become a blacksmith in Valex, but met Keldön in Norshor and, prompted by Keldön, joined him on his adventures. Keldön was the first person outside his family to look at Sha'If with anything akin to respect. And while Sha'If's skills are formidable, he has always felt himself lacking.

Important Dates: Aliases:
 * Born: 214 GE to a common family (father was a blacksmith) in Borderidge
 * Shaif - the mocking nickname given to him by Keldön; male Borderidgian names have pauses within them representing the Light the permeates all, but Keldön has claimed he has no patience for such silliness.

Notable Relationships:
 * Keldön - closest friend
 * Kellæna - Keldön's sister and Sha'If's first love
 * Liliya - Sha'If's betrothed

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