Welcome to Cove

Name- Saerandir (meaning Bitter wanderer)
Age - 150
Race - Elf, (based on laiquendi in lotr, http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Laiquendi)
Height - 5'11
Place of birth - Heartwood

Description - Saerandir has long blonde hair that is plaited and weaved into a ponytail which falls below his shoulder blades. He has bright blue eyes which seem to sparkle when he smiles. His face is smooth with high cheekbones characteristic of elves. He is slim, agile and fast. He usually carries a bow, a quiver, shield and has a sword buckled at his waist.

Background - Saerandir was born in Heartwood to a small merchant family, he was named Gellindor (joyful heart) on his naming day as he was quick to smile and brought joy to his parents. During his youth he would venture far and wide and sometimes through the portal to spy on the humans in Yew. He was fascinated by humans and their resilience to anything that befell them. Where his own people would lose hope and fall into a deep mourning that would last many years if something dreadful occurred, such as the death of a love one. He saw the Humans continue to fight, live and slowly rebuild their lives. He began to spend more and more time away from his family and amongst humans until his father demanded he stopped and contributed more to his family and their way of life. Gellindor begrudged having to stay in Heartwood. His smile faded and so too did the joy he brought to others.
Eventually his father could no longer stand to see how his son had turned out, he named him Saerandir, (Bitter wanderer) and told him to go live amongst the Humans if that was what he wanted, but he was never to return to his family or Heartwood again.
For a time Searandir was sad to be forced from his family and home. He wandered the human lands looking for a place that would suit him, a place he would be able to smile again and call home. He discovered a banner near one of the moongates and eventually found himself in Cove.
Personality – Saerandir is very loyal to his friends, Garfunkle, Tingleith, Sheriam and Aries. He would willingly protect them to his death and enjoys learning from them about humans.
Having grown up with elves and despite his observations he is still learning human slang words and can appear very naïve at times, even innocent. He has found himself in a few situations where he has been confused by conversations and totally misunderstood what was said.
Saerandir doesn’t like to lie unless it is to protect one of his friends. His level of truthfulness can get him or others into trouble. He is quick to follow orders and always gives respect to others.

Army Career – He managed to move swiftly from Recruit to Watchman taking every opportunity to complete his required tasks and with the help of Tingleith learning where to improve his sword hand and archery. Saerandir managed to survive a very dangerous patrol on his first day which earnt him the respect of Hoagie and helped earn him the new name of “Jeff-riker” when another recruit named Riker failed to return with them. He also gained another nickname of “Sally” which has since proven to be the most popular of the two and now used by many of the guardsmen.
Having decided to try and be a Grenadier after a conversation about elves and earning respect with his friend Aries. Saerandir gained Keitaro for his mentor, an elf and respected Grenadier and now continues to try and improve his fighting skills.

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