1. Why are you a Pathfinder?
My father, Amdir, is a diplomat and ambassador for the Elven Kingdom of Kyonin. In order that I may one day follow in his footsteps, he suggested that I spend several decades living amongst the human kingdoms, learning their ways and culture. Though he does not approve of the adventuring lifestyle, I was able to convince him that associating with the Pathfinder Society was an excellent opportunity to interact with a variety of humans, from many different lands.
2. Do you have a name and surname that is not ripped straight out of existing Earth mythology or popular culture?
The human scribe, Tolkein, does make mention of an elven king by the name of Amroth. Oddly, his better known works focus on the adventures of halflings and dwarves - I have no idea why such tales are popular among humans!
3. Which nation did you grow up in? How did this nation influence you?
My childhood was spent in Kyonin, receiving a proper elven education. As I grew older, I began to interact diplomats and nobles, colleagues of my father, so I necessarily learned diplomacy and etiquette.
When I ventured into the human lands, I settled in Oppara, in Taldor. Taldor is a land with a long, proud history (though not so long and proud as the elves) and they respect nobility and proper decorum. They don’t consort with devils, or try to put too much power in the hands of the uneducated masses. Although their music and theater have some unusual human quirks, I find them reasonably enjoyable.
4. What do you look like? What are your wearing?
I have shoulder length blond hair, worn in a traditional elven style. I am of average height, and slim build, which allows me to move gracefully. Whether one is dancing the gavotte, fighting a duel, or pursuing a miscreant through the sewers, I believe that proper footwork and balance are the keys to success. As for my outfit, I try to keep up with the latest fashions of Taldor, but these things change so quickly amongst humans. If I believe there is some danger of being stabbed, bitten or otherwise injured, I wear a chain shirt to avoid getting blood on my clothes.
5. What do you love?
Good culture - music, poetry, theater and dance. As I said before, I find that the Taldans surpass most other humans in these areas, but some days I long to return to my true home in Kyonin.
6. What do you hate?
While I find the life of a Pathfinder to be thrilling, it makes it difficult to maintain my wardrobe. There are too many opportunities to soil my clothes with various oozes, alchemical mixtures, and blood (sometimes even my own). Of course, my magical talents allow me to remove the obvious stains, but I’ll always know that there was an acid splash on the left sleeve of that shirt.
Also I am growing to hate the undead. On two different occasions, I have attended social events on behalf of the Pathfinder Society, only to see zombies running amok and threatening those around me.
7. Which other Pathfinders (PCs) do you rely on for teamwork, survival and butt-kicking?
The human wizard, Cascade, has impressed me with his knowledge, and he speaks passable elven. Many of the other Pathfinders that I have dealt with are murderous goons, who prefer to stab first and think second.
8. How does your race influence your views? Are you a stereotype of a certain race?
I realize that, as one of the older, wiser races I must set a good example for those who age and die quickly, before they are able to develop proper cultural tastes. I know that some of my human companions in the Pathfinder Society believe that elves are aloof and snobbish, but if they lived to be one hundred years old, then they would understand, I'm sure.
9. What are you afraid of? Do you have any phobias or worries?
I hope that I am able to strike the right balance, gaining a deeper understanding of humans, without picking up some of their more odious habits. I hope that when I return to Kyonin I can prove to be a worthy heir to my father’s legacy, and not a disappointment to my family.
10. What is your most treasured possession?
When I left Kyonin, my mother gave me a book of elven poetry that she had written, herself. When I am feeling dispirited, and overwhelmed by the violent thugs that seem so prevalent amongst the Pathfinders, it reminds me of who I am, and where I come from.
