Rise of the Runelords

Garridan Viskalai is a tall, broad-shouldered Shoanti man with bronzed skin that reflects his heritage. His short-cropped black hair and sharp facial features give him a stern, disciplined appearance. He has dark, piercing eyes filled with quiet intensity and a square jaw that rarely softens from his usual serious expression. He wears simple, well-kept clothing in earthy tones, favoring practical tunics and trousers suitable for his work at the White Deer Inn. Around his neck, he wears a Shoanti tribal charm, a subtle nod to his cultural roots despite his conflicted feelings about his family's past. Garridan carries himself with rigid posture and quiet dignity, his demeanor reflecting his gruff, no-nonsense attitude. His serious and reserved expression makes him seem unapproachable, but those who earn his trust find him fiercely loyal and honorable.

Garridan Viskalai is stern, disciplined, and reserved, with a gruff demeanor that makes him seem unapproachable. He is deeply loyal to his family and Sandpoint but struggles with resentment over his parents' abandonment of their Shoanti heritage. Garridan is proud and honorable, upholding high standards at the White Deer Inn, but his rigid sense of duty often makes him appear cold and distant. Beneath his serious exterior, he is conflicted and introspective, torn between tradition and his responsibilities to his loved ones.

Garridan Viskalai was born to parents of the Shriikirri-Quah tribe, but they abandoned their Shoanti heritage to settle in Sandpoint, seeking a safer and more stable life. Garridan grew up torn between his parents' choice to assimilate and his longing to embrace his cultural roots. Despite his resentment, he chose to remain in Sandpoint out of love for his wife and family, taking over the White Deer Inn and running it with a strict, disciplined approach. He keeps his prices low to compete with the Rusty Dragon, though his gruff demeanor often drives away potential customers. His biggest source of conflict is his brother, Sheriff Belor Hemlock, whom he views as a traitor to their Shoanti heritage. Their long-running feud stems from Belor’s complete abandonment of tradition, leaving Garridan feeling isolated and conflicted. Despite his tough exterior, Garridan is loyal to Sandpoint and quietly hopes to one day reconcile his Shoanti identity with his life in town.