Ja'mie Barraidin

Background
If you frequent the Tavern Row of Suzail, or the many spring festivals that are thrown through the area, you will have most likely already met Ja’mie Barraidin. His laugh is most likely the first time you heard him, for it is loud and infectious and never unkind.

This eldest son of the Barraidin house loves to enjoy himself, and for others to enjoy themselves at the same time. Although he was a military man before the war, he does not use his station as an officer nor as a nobleman to subjugate others, but instead to ensure that good is done and the people, his people, are happy and content.

When the war broke out, Ja’mie was told by his father, Fortuva Barraidin, not to fight, to leave his comrades and return to safety. Taking great offence at this, Ja’mie left the city and did not return until the war was declared over. While his body does carry some battle scars, his friendly and cheerful nature remain the same, and he is a most welcome sight on any street in the city or neighbouring towns. Ja’mie has not yet forgiven his father for his cowardice, and the two rarely speak to each other anymore. Ja’mie has not told anyone what his father asked him to do, as he rightly believes it is no-one else’s business. His younger sister, Serra, is aware of the rift between the two, as is their mother, Jennifer, and both have attempted to repair the relationship between father and son.

Ja’mie’s youngest brother, Simon, is almost reaching adulthood and is oblivious to what has happened – he prefers to spend his time in the libraries, reading everything he can. Ja’mie was never one for reading (although he can read), and find it hard to relate to his youngest sibling. He loves Serra and would do anything to protect her.

During the war, Ja’mie formed some strong friendships that remain solid to this day. He and his friends have created an adventuring guild, titled La Regarde des Veuve, to provide for the kingdom and serve the Widow Queen without following his father’s footsteps into the political arena. Ja’mie sees politicians as a necessary evil, but has no desire to be a part of running the kingdom without breaking a sweat and earning it alongside the common men.