Lysanthir Brightshield

Lysanthir Brightshield is a half-elf ranger. He is of the neutral good persuasion. He was assigned as a personal agent of Grand Duke Maron to assist in the party's initial endeavor. He remains with the party with the personal approval of the Grand Duke. With pinpoint accuracy and a quick shot Lysanthir can skewer foes with his bow from a distance or wade into combat two sabers in hand.

Background Info
Lysanthir grew up on his family's farm in the village of Gislane, not far from Lybeck, the city where the Grand Duke resides. Being taught archery from a young age he quickly became an adept archer and received knowledge of nature and its power, even impressing the Grand Duke when he first saw him demonstrating his archery. The Grand Duke himself personally recruited Lysanthir as a young man and he quickly distinguished himself among the ranks of the the dukes scout forces rising the the rank of officer.

While in Gislane, the party met Lysanthir's family, Jyra, Vaeri, and Saida after first encounter Jyra in the local inn arguing with the Head of the Militia. While the party was entertained at the Brightshield residence it was noted that Lysanthir had seemingly disappeared. Erevan went looking for him, eventually finding him before two cairns not far from the Brightshield home. It was revealed that the two cairns were the Brightshield parents, they died in a bandit raid on Old Gislane. Erevan also learned that Lysanthir joined the military in order to help provide for his family and sends most of his wages back to his sisters.

Personality
Lysanthir is a quiet and stoic man. He is dedicated to protecting people and fighting for the good in the world.

Lysanthir in the Terror of Yorileth
Lysanthir was given leave by the Grand Duke to travel with the party after his initial findings in the Crypt of Yaroslav and the mentions in the necromancers, Iacchus's journal. He mostly stays to himself among the party but can get easily flustered by events out of his control.

While with the party in the Cerowyn Forest area the party found a longbow which he took possession of with magical propeties, which he dubbed Pilinige Elda (Flight of the Stars) in Elvish.

Upon his return from the Cerowyn forest area he was given further leave to act as an agent of the Grand Duke and remain with the party.

Stats
As of level 7: Total Health Points: 72

AC: 16

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Perception, Insight, Survival, Medicine, Intimidation, Persuasion