Porthos Greenfield
Hillock Halfling Leaf Druid
Porthos, the eldest son of the Greenfield family of Rivervale, was raised a farmer's son. His was a conventional and conservative life, compelling him to enlist in the service of the Elurian Empire, which still exerted some small influence in the region.
During his tour of duty, young Porthos' unit was dispatched to the Savage Corridor to cover the retreat of the XXX garrison. While stationed there he met an enigmatic elven woman, Tylandriel. He was smitten at once, but she, it seemed, paid him no heed whatsoever. For months he watched her from afar, dreaming of passing her some token of affection in an effort to attract her notice. Alas, that was not to be.
In the summer of 630 4A Seaxen raiders attacked by surprise. The garrison escaped safely, but the defenders were battered , quitting the field in disorder. Porthos was badly injured, being borne from the field by a comrade. During his convalescence he wavered in and out of lucidity. Concerned that he might die of his wounds, he confessed his love for Tylandriel, although he was unaware that she had heard his confession. She chose to become Porthos' caregiver, and the two spent long hours together.
Only he knows what had passed between them during his recovery, and he has never spoken of it; however, anyone with eyes knows she is the only one for him. He was mustered out, returning home to his family's farm in Rivervale... only when he arrived, a beautiful ginger-haired baby had been mysteriously delivered. Porthos did not appear surprised in the least, but named the girl Starflower, gave her his name, and raised her as his own daughter.
He eventually took over the Greenfield farm as a bachelor farmer, where he has lived ever since. He is often seen leaning on a rake with a dreamy look in his eye, but who can know what memories dance in his head?
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