Putting my name in the hat. Still need to sort out stats, etc but this is Voryn Morbett.
Campaign Trait: Inspired by greatness.
Tie to the professor:
Voryn's father is a Knight of Ozem and platoon leader who heard of the Professor's research and sponsored him several times as a guest lecturer at Vigil. Professor Lorrimar was held in high regard by the Morbett family and Voryn's father was in regular contact with him over the years.
The letter that arrived announcing the Professor's death was addressed to Voryn's father who is currently on patrol near Geb. Voryn has made the journey to Harrowstone to pay tribute in his father's name.