### **Brinn Whitewood – The Lord Regent of Rivermarch** #![[Pasted image 20251012222533.png|200]] ```toon character: identity_id: brinn_whitewood_v1 name: Brinn Whitewood species_or_type: Human apparent_age: 30 height: 188 cm build: "tall, broad-shouldered, soldier's build" skin_tone: "#B68E7A" face: shape: square with strong jaw brow: "straight, firm, low-to-medium set" eyes: color: "#6F8FA7" shape: "almond (slightly narrow), deep-set" distance: average nose: "straight, slightly aquiline" mouth: "firm, thin upper lip, neutral line" distinctives[2]: faint frown lines at brow subtle crease between brows when focused hair: color: "#3A2D24" length: short (2-3 cm) style: "neatly trimmed, practical" part: none palette[6]: "#3A2D24" "#6F8FA7" "#B68E7A" "#7E8A95" "#4A3B6E" "#C49A3A" signature_items[4]: Bastard Sword of Whitewood Lord Regent’s Mantle (embroidered with Rivermarch crest) Violet Amulet House Whitewood signet ring wardrobe_default: "refined, practical steel plate/brigandine with subtle House Whitewood and Rivermarch sigils; deep mantle cloak; leather belt and scabbard" allowed_variations: hair: may vary slightly in length (±1 cm); no color change makeup: none aging: ±2 years weight: stable do_not_change[5]: eye color hair color face proportions sword type (bastard sword) "House Whitewood crest: silver tree with deep roots on a black/white split field (per pale); tree always silver" notes: "Brevoyan noble of House Whitewood; reserved, command presence; leads as Lord Regent of Rivermarch. Armor adornments are subtle, not ostentatious." heraldry: house: Whitewood motto: "Strength, Honor, Legacy" device_name: The Deep-Rooted Tree shield_shape: heater field: division: per pale dexter: tincture: sable hex: "#000000" sinister: tincture: argent hex: "#FFFFFF" charge_primary: type: tree species_hint: whitewood/oak placement: centered across both halves tincture: argent (metallic silver) hex: "#C0C0C0" outline: style: thin dark gray line hex: "#2B2E33" branches: count: 7 style: "broad, upward-curving crown" roots: count: 7 style: "deep, exposed, fanning downward" proportions: device height ≈ 90% of shield height; trunk vertical accents: optional_trim: tincture: or hex: "#C49A3A" house_violet: hex: "#4A3B6E" usage: "banner field, amulet enamel, piping" banner_variant: field: tincture: violet hex: "#4A3B6E" device: type: tree tincture: argent hex: "#C0C0C0" border: tincture: or hex: "#C49A3A" thickness: thin ratio: "3:2" signet_variant: mount: silver stone: type: amethyst hex: "#4A3B6E" rendering: intaglio—silver tree recessed into stone; roots point toward ring edge usage_guidelines[5]: Tree must always be silver (#C0C0C0) with visible deep roots. Field remains split black/white per pale; do not rotate to per bend. Center the tree so trunk sits on the line of division. "For micro details (signet, clasp), simplify to single-color relief: silver on dark or recessed into violet stone." "No additional animals, weapons, or quartering with other arms." approved_palette[6]: "#C0C0C0" "#000000" "#FFFFFF" "#4A3B6E" "#C49A3A" "#2B2E33" ``` #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Brinn Whitewood - **Race/Species:** Human *(Noble lineage of House Whitewood, Brevoyan heritage)* - **Class/Profession:** Fighter, Lord Regent of Rivermarch - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Good (Steadfast leader, guided by honor and duty) - **Age:** Late 20s to early 30s - **Gender & Pronouns:** He/Him - **Appearance:** - **Tall, broad-shouldered, and built like a soldier**, with the posture of a man who has spent his life wearing armor. - **Dark brown hair, kept just short enough to be practical**, but long enough to remind others he is not a mere soldier. - **Eyes sharp as a whetted blade, a piercing gray-blue**, carrying the weight of command and the watchfulness of one who must always be prepared. - Wears **sturdy but refined armor**, adorned with **subtle sigils of House Whitewood and Rivermarch’s crest**—an **emblem of unity and resilience**. - His **bastard sword, well-worn but impeccably maintained**, rests always within reach. --- #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Brinn is **a leader forged by responsibility**, shaped by both **his noble lineage and his own choices**. He is a man **who listens first and acts with purpose**, **reserved but commanding**. To many, he may seem **too serious, too burdened by the weight of leadership**, but those who know him best understand that **his restraint is what makes him a ruler worth following**. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Tactical Leadership:** A master of **battlefield strategy and kingdom management**, able to **see the long game even when others focus on the immediate fight**. - **Unyielding Honor:** His **word is his bond**, and **his name carries the weight of generations**—a trust he refuses to tarnish. - **Warrior’s Discipline:** Highly skilled in **combat**, specializing in **defensive tactics, command presence, and fighting alongside his people** rather than above them. - **Measured & Pragmatic:** He **does not act rashly**, knowing that **every decision carries consequences, both for himself and those who follow him**. - **Respected by Many:** Whether by **family name, personal deeds, or the sheer force of his reliability**, Brinn has earned the respect of his allies. - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Carries the Weight of the World:** Brinn **feels responsible for everything**—the failures of his council, the struggles of his people, the looming threats he cannot always predict. - **Stoic to a Fault:** His **reserved nature can make him seem distant**, even from those who fight beside him. - **Struggles with Diplomacy:** While **honest and direct**, Brinn is **not always politically savvy**, preferring **clear truths over subtle maneuvering**. - **Living in His Grandfather’s Shadow:** Brinn **admires Brinnard**, but **rejects his brutal methods**—a tension that has shaped **who he is as a leader and who he refuses to become**. - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - **Speaks with calm authority**—his words measured, deliberate, and often heavier than they first appear. - **Pauses before answering**, weighing **not just his words, but their impact**. - **Rarely raises his voice**, but when he does, **it carries the weight of command**. - **A man of few unnecessary gestures**—his **actions, like his words, are precise and intentional**. --- #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born into the **Whitewood noble house of Brevoy**, Brinn was **raised on tales of honor, legacy, and war**. He trained under **his grandfather, Sir Brinnard Whitewood**, a legendary but **unyielding** war hero, and **his father, Lord Aldric Whitewood**, a **master of politics and diplomacy**. Their **clashing ideologies shaped Brinn**, forcing him to **forge his own path—one that values both strength and wisdom**. When given the chance to **lead an expedition into the Stolen Lands**, Brinn **saw more than a military conquest—he saw a chance to build something new**, something that **wasn’t dictated by the old noble houses of Brevoy**. Now, as **Lord Regent of Rivermarch**, he stands at the center of **a rising kingdom**, balancing **alliances, governance, and the ever-present threat of war**. - **Current Motivations:** - **To prove that Rivermarch is not just another failed kingdom, but a lasting legacy.** - **To unify his people under a banner of merit and honor—not birthright and tyranny.** - **To balance the demands of war and peace, forging a kingdom that can endure both.** - **To ensure that when the time comes, Rivermarch does not just survive—it thrives.** - **Connections & Relationships:** - **[[Brinnard Whitewood]] (His Grandfather, the Iron General):** A **living legend**, but also **a relic of a past Brinn refuses to repeat**. Their relationship is **tense, full of respect and defiance in equal measure**. - **[[Aldric Whitewood]] (His Father, the Diplomat):** A **brilliant political mind** who **doubts Brinn’s ability to lead without him**. Their relationship is **fraught with unspoken disappointments and quiet admiration**. - **[[Tybalt Rattigan]] (The Whisper in the Shadows):** **A trusted ally, a political counterbalance, and at times, a necessary headache.** They **do not always agree, but they need each other.** - **[[Gideon]] (The Arcane Strategist):** A mind **brilliant but dangerous**—Brinn trusts Gideon’s wisdom but **watches his ambition carefully**. - **[[Borion Nightshade]] (The Visionary Viceroy):** They share **a soldier’s discipline** and **a builder’s ambition**—a friendship **rooted in mutual respect**. - **[[Linzi Fairwind]] (The Voice of Rivermarch):** Her **words inspire, where Brinn’s actions speak**. He **values her optimism, even when he cannot share it**. - **[[Tartuk]] (The Firebrand Counselor):** Their relationship is **complicated**—Brinn **sees his worth**, but **will not let him rule unchecked**. - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **House Whitewood (Brevoy):** His **family’s name carries weight**, but he is **determined to be more than its heir.** - **The High Council of Rivermarch (His Chosen Path):** They are **not just advisors—they are Rivermarch’s foundation**. - **The People of Rivermarch (His True Allegiance):** He does not lead **for power, but for them**. - **Notable Items & Equipment:** - **The Bastard Sword of Whitewood:** A **family heirloom**, reforged **not as a relic, but as a weapon for the future**. - **The Lord Regent’s Mantle:** A **cloak embroidered with the crest of Rivermarch**, worn **not for nobility, but for duty**. - **The Violet Amulet (A Mystery Yet Unfolded):** A **gift? A curse? A test?** The **secrets of this pendant have yet to be unraveled**. --- #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - **“A kingdom is not built on fear—it is built on trust.”** Brinn **refuses to rule with tyranny, even when others insist it is the only way**. - **“Leadership is not just command—it is sacrifice.”** He understands that **every decision he makes carries weight**. - **“The past does not dictate the future.”** He is **haunted by history but refuses to be bound by it**. - **“Honor is not given—it is proven.”** He seeks to **earn the loyalty of his people, not demand it**. - **Player/GM Notes:** - **Brinn is the pillar of Rivermarch—the leader who must balance war, diplomacy, and unity.** - **His choices will define the kingdom’s future—whether it leans toward peace, conquest, or survival at any cost.** - **He is caught between his grandfather’s legacy, his father’s expectations, and his own vision of what Rivermarch should be.** - **His relationships with the council are vital—they are not just his advisors, but the fate of his rule.** --- Brinn Whitewood is **not just a warrior, nor merely a ruler.** He is **a man forging a kingdom with every choice he makes**. He **does not seek to be king**—but by the time his story ends, **he may have no choice but to become one.**