Giles Lockhart

Giles Lockheart is a dashing swashbuckler that is making a name for himself in Magnimar. A city he took refuge in to get away from his father's schemes, and the vain hope of turning his life around. In the face of rejection from the Pathfinder Society, he found his opportunity when a chance encounter at the Well of Valor bound the fates of a group of strangers together. Which later became the Band of the Rose and the Thorn, with Giles serving as the Sable Thorn. Giles has proved himself to be a canny duelist, and used his past criminal talents to get the Band into places they would not have thought possible. His charming ways lead to him sweeping the Band's leader, Lilianne Jelleryn, off her feet. Engaged to be married, looking forward to starting a family, and opening his bar the star shines bright in Giles' sky. Though, his strength will be put to the test as he is swept up by the ambitions of his intended and the awakening of his powers as the Knight of the Moonlit King.

Giles was born to a merchant family, a well known dealer in jewelry in Oppara. Though under that veneer Giles' father helms a successful smuggling ring, with tendrils reaching many port cities throughout the Inner Sea. While largely ignored by his mother, Giles bounded closely with his brothers, whom he abandoned to escape his father. Now he seeks to get that bond back.

Reputation
''"You have my at a disadvantage Giles. To be honest, I found that a human to be the consort to the Margravess to be a disgrace.  Something I meant to correct when I challenged you.  Yet, here you are, the clear victor.  You have humbled me, and I thank you for the lesson." --Lord Brightsbur Giles is generally known to be jovial, good with words and making people feel at ease. He keeps his promises, though he tries not to make too many. He is renown to be good with a sword and quick with his hands. It isn't wise to play cards with him unless he promises not to cheat. Since proposing to Lily, people may see him as smitten fool under her spell, but those who knew him before recognize it as his form of loyalty in following her wishes.

Oppara
From his time in Oppara, he has become known for his prowess with the ladies, his ability to rub elbows with all classes, and is seen as his father's underling. Cultivating himself a reputation as being as being a lot of fun at a parties and galas. He is more generous with his time than his money unless sufficiently drunk, in which case he has been known to buy a few rounds. He was prolific in his womanizing, and there are rumors around town would lead one to believe he may have left behind more than one bastard child in his wake, unless the barmaids on the trade routes or in the pubs didn’t take precautions. The only likely one that he is aware of is Emma’s daughter, and the likely successor to his Fey knighthood.

Shadow Court
Giles is somewhat of a scandal in the court of the Scaith Sidhe, a mortal knight who is the will made manifest of the Moonlit King, and is absent from the court. Not doing the Moonlit King's will, paying back his many enemies slights. Many wonder, that even though he is a gifted combatant that he is unworthy to be the King's champion. An accolade that he earned in the dueling rings, and solidified with the defeat of the Baron. The following loss to Lord Brightspur leaving many to question whether the Baron's defeat was a fluke.

He gained considerable favor from the Queen of Night and Magic when he presented her with the Firebird. Yet he turned down distinct honor of being the Queen's consort in favor of the Margravess of Magnimar; which many believe to be a profound blunder.

Appearance
Giles is a man of above average height standing right about six foot tall, with an eye-cataching lean and powerful athletic build. His dark brown features contrast well with his fair complexion, with his striking milk chocolate eyes that have been known to melt ladies hearts. He keeps an short and tidy beard and mustache that helps assent his signature winning smile. He carries himself with confidence, and has a playfully charming and suave demeanor.

Fashion
Giles prefers to dress to the occasion. When out on casual affairs, he often prefers the attire often seen among middling merchants; as a mixture of comfort and prosperity. Although, is more than willing to wear something more stiff and formal when rubbing elbows with the elite. When duty calls, he sticks to the mottled grays of a practiced man of the shadows in addition to his magic leather armor, loose enough to hide things in some places, while tight enough in others to ensure that everything is in place. When looking to make an impression for the Band, can he seen wearing his regalia.

Items of Interest

 * Giles' Shortsword: The first weapon of magical craft that the Band of the Rose and the Thorn recovered, doing so from a goblin warren. It is weapon of fine craftsmanship that focuses more on function over form, likely of either Abadarian or Dwarven made.  It has been his preferred blade since he likes to keep a short enough blade to allow his to effectively use his off-hand to wield another small blade without it getting in the way of the first.


 * Giles' Rapier: This weapon was bestowed to him when he was inducted into the Ravens by Lord Brightsbur when he accepted the offer after besting him and a couple other duelists. It is sleek weapon of darkened mithril and feather filigree along the crossguard.


 * A Gold Locket: The locket was gifted to him by Lilianne as a present for Crystalhue. While gold of the locket is not to be understated, it is otherwise fairly plain. It is true treasure lives inside of the locket, which continues a fine portrait of Lilianne.  Painstakingly painted in fine detail by while holding a mirror to herself.  The level of detail so well done and accurate that it like one is looking through a crystal ball at her.