Tarathiel Darkwood

Tarathiel is a male half wood elf from the Shylmista Forest. He is the son of Shayleigh, a member of the forest's council. Tarathiel has lived his whole life in the forest, keeping to himself, and following in the footsteps of Hralien Silvermist, an accomplished ranger and leader of Shaer'os si'Shor.

Tarathiel was an introverted boy, and in his youth, spent his time playing with his lifelong companion Meera, the dire wolf, and his one true friend Valadhiel Tereva.

He has also befriended the Wizard Dunbar of Thistledown, and frequents his tower. When citizens of the Shylmista began dissapearing, Tarathiel and Valadhiel, joined by Percival Von Oakheart and Fundin Stonebeard, were tasked by Dunbar to help the town. Soon, the group became companions and began travelling together as the plot of the so called "Pale Orc" began to unfurl.

Background
Tarathiel was born to the elf Shayleigh, and a human father, whom he has never met. Considered an outcast of the forest for his half blood nature, he took solace in the serenity of the forest, and spent his youth exploring it. Tarathiel preferred the company of the animals and foliage that surrounded his home, and of the elf Valadhiel, a friend from birth who did not share the other elves prejudice towards him. Tarathiel also raised an orphaned direwolf pup named Meera, and the two became each others protectors.

As he grew up, Tarathiel began to learn from Hralien, an experienced ranger who led the Shaer'os si'Shor. Soon Tarathiel learned that he had an affinity with the bow and arrow, and would spend hours practicing it along with Valadhiel. Tarathiel loved his home, and as he became an adult(by human standards at least), he began to patrol the borders of the Shylmista, using what Hralien taught him to defend his home from any threats that might have slipped through the cracks. He took this role seriously, and considered it his mission to keep his home safe.

When his mother left the Shylmista, Tarathiel took it upon himself to try to track her down by any means. He felt as though a great truth was being kept from him, and he intended on learning it.

Personality
Tarathiel is considered by all to be a very focused, serious person. He takes what he considers to be responsibilities very seriously. As a result, he is dedicated, stubborn, and strong willed. Dependable, foolhearty, self-assured, confident, uncouth, calm, careful, tactical, realist.

Tarathiel considers himself to be a good judge of character, and puts a great deal of importance on first impressions, and gut instinct. He trusts these to guide him as they have his whole life.

Tarathiel, due to an experience in the ruins of Cadair Dargonia, has developed a significant fear of the undead. Though Tarathiel faces most foes confidently, he is chilled, and has difficulty maintaining his outwardly stoic attitude in the face of these monstrosities.

Taarathiel lacks manners, even by wood elf standards. He is often perceived as rude by many, as he has a blunt way of speaking, and doesn't mince words. He also harbors a certain bias towards what he would call city folk, and doesn't place much stock in them. He has softened this way of thinking as he has experienced the world beyond the Shylmista, but he still believes his way of life is superior. He is also known to be somewhat cynical, and doesn't consider idealistic approaches to problems or reality.

Despite his wisdom, Tarathiel can sometimes have tunnel vision when it comes to solving problems, or deciding the best course of action. Despite his experience the forest, there are times where he requires the assistance of his friends to lead him down the right path.

Appearance
Jet black hair, shoulder length, the top tied into a ponytail. Pale blue eyes and an unkept beard, thicker towards the lips and chin. Tarathiel wears a tunic, studded leather armor, and an elven cloak, with a pallet of dark blues and browns. He is tall and lithe, sharing a physique more elven than human. Whi

Attributes
Tarathiel is a ranger and beastmaster. He uses a bow and arrow primarily in combat, and is aided by his capable companion Meera in battle. The two work together flawlessly. He also wields the sword of Dunbar when pressed into close combat, though he prefers striking from a distance. Tarathiel also wields daggers on occasion, if he finds a situation requires a more precise blade.

Tarathiel considers himself a tactician, and considers planning to be important in any mission. He is skilled in the art of stealth, and uses it, along with Meera's keen senses, to scout locations for his party. Despite this, he is skilled under pressure, and has no problem reworking a plan or thinking on his feet.

While not incredibly strong, Tarathiel is quick on his feet, and very skilled in acrobatics. While he cant carry a conversation to save his life, and has trouble extracting information outside of intimidation tactics, he is incredibly perceptive, and has a keen eye in most situations.