Jorlief Dartson

Jorlief Dartson is a wealthly philanthropist from Falas. He is also the father of Grinlief Dartson.

Appearance
Jorlief is an aging human man. His hair, which he normally wears in a ponytail, is graying to white. He wears small round glasses and has a trim white goatee. He also walks with a cane. Jorlief's resting face is an almost angry-looking grimace, although his face lights up at the sight of his son, Grinlief. He speaks with a posh, upper class accent.

Personality
While he's quite generous with his wealth, Jorlief is known as a stern and strict individual. However, he dotes on his son almost oppressively, revealing a more whimsical side. Grinlief has stated that he has trouble reconciling descriptions of his father from others with the man he knows.

Background
Jorlief was born into the wealthy Dartson family in Falas. Using his own financial savvy, he was able to grow his pre-existing fortune. He invested much of his wealth into philanthropic projects, such as repairs for the city's outer wall, new armor for the entire Drakeguard, and the construction of a new wing of St. Vashreen's Law Academy while his son Grinlief was attending. Jorlief also provided backing for many stores operating on the Market Terrace and continues to do so. Jorlief's works frequently brought him into contact with Emperor Karseidon II, who approved of and benefitted from Jorlief's charity. Jorlief was a frequent visitor at the imperial palace during Karseidon's reign. Although little is currently known about Jorlief's wife, the couple apparently had quite the romance. Jorlief has at least one son, Grinlief, whose personality sharply contrasts with his father's typical demeanor. After Karseidon's death, Jorlief seemed genuinely sorrowful, but still managed to make a profit off of the resulting turmoil. When Grinlief was still young, Jorlief's wife died. Her death caused Jorlief to resolve to be a better father to Grinlief, which resulted in him becoming overbearing and creating a rift in their relationship. Some of Jorlief's funds went toward commissioning art of Grinlief, including a huge statue and a throw blanket with Grinlief's face embroidered on it. These commissions ended around the time Grinlief left Falas to escape his father's attention. After Grinlief left, Jorlief erected the statue where it would be easily visible to those passing by the gates of the Dartson estate, making the house something of a local curiosity.

Werewolves Arc
Jorlief was off-handedly mentioned by Grinlief when he first met the party. Grinlief told the party about his education at St. Vashreen's and mentioned his father's generous donations to the school.

Raven's Fall
Grinlief once again mentioned Jorlief when asked by Kilwin where he was from. Grinlief explained that his parents still lived on the High Terrace.

Return to Falas
The party learned from Kain that Jorlief was one of the five people suspected of possibly being the mole in Falas's court and would be attending Karseidon's remembrance ceremony. Kilwin, who had already invited Grinlief as his date, expressed anxiety about how this would play out.

Goals
Character's personal goals

Abilities
Jorlief is considered a shrewd financial investor. He was able to profit off of the turmoil following Karseidon's death.

Jorlief and Grinlief
Jorlief loves his son near-obsessively. He demonstrates his affection by commissioning various pieces of art of Grinlief and bestowing him with unbelievably lavish gifts, such as donating funding for a wing of the school Grinlief was attending at the time. Jorlief's entire demeanor shifts when he sees Grinlief. The overbearing nature of Jorlief's affections has driven Grinlief away and out of Falas. While Jorlief has indicated that he is aware that he is making his son uncomfortable, he has shown no intention of changing his behavior.

Quotes

 * "GRINNYPOO!!"

Trivia

 * Trivia 1
 * Trivia 2