Janes Zogfolor is an old mage who has become renowned as a battlemage. With his long white hair and majestic beard, he commands respect and awe whenever he appears. But his origins are far from ordinary.
Janes was born into a family of goat herders in a small village nestled in the mountains. When he was young, he learned that his ancestor was a powerful mage who had saved the village from an invading army. The villagers revered this ancestor and often invoked his name in times of crisis.
As a child, Janes was traumatized when he witnessed the brutal murder of his parents at the hands of bandits. He managed to escape and wandered through the mountains, barely surviving on his own. Eventually, he stumbled upon a hermit who took him in and became his mentor.
Under the hermit's tutelage, Janes learned the secrets of magic and combat. The hermit recognized Janes' potential as a battlemage and trained him to be a fearsome warrior. Janes also discovered that he had a natural affinity for fire magic, something that he would later become famous for.
Janes now travels the land as a mercenary, hired by those who need his skills as a battlemage. He takes pride in his work, knowing that he is using his powers for the greater good. His work motive is simple: to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Janes has allies, both magical and mundane, who respect him for his power and his honor. He also has enemies, such as dark mages who seek to use their magic for their own gain. But Janes is not afraid of them, as he believes that his skills and his resolve can overcome any foe.
Janes is a solitary man, but he has been married and has a son. His fear is that his power will one day consume him, turning him into a monster that he cannot control. He strives to always use his magic and his combat skills in a responsible and just way.
Janes' personality is serious and focused, but he has a dry wit that he reveals to those he trusts. His life creed is to never take life for granted, and to always use his power for the good of others. Janes may be an old man, but his power and his legend are still growing, becoming ever more legendary with each battle he undertakes.