Creighton Redfort
Creighton Redfort
Creighton is the 2nd son of Lord Horton Redfort, being 3 years younger than Jasper, his older brother and heir to his father’s land and station.
Blessed with a sharp wit as well as natural athletic and scholarly ability, his lack of focus and resentment when compared to his older and more accomplished brother, has lead him to abandon most of his studies and fail in many of the duties he has been given by his father and tutors. These failures have further stoked the fires of his rebellious spirit making him a challenge at even the best of times.
The loss of his mother hit Creighton hard as she was one of the few people he listened to. So when his father announced his decision to take a new wife, Creighton viewed it as an act of betrayal, and the new members of the household as little more than thieves come to take his inheritance and place in his father’s heart.
Dec 20 Update
Here is some additional information regarding Creighton. These are based of the questionaire that was posted earlier.
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How would your character’s family describe the character?
Creighton is a headstrong and willfull young man who fails to acknowledge his duties or appreciate his position as the second son of House Redfort.
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Name three of your character’s fears: one each from youth, the present, and the future.
When he was a child, Creighton was often frightened into doing something by telling him that if he didn’t, grumkins and snarks (who were the same as clansmen of the mountains) would come to take him away. Today, he is relatively fearless believing himself to be able to do anything he wants. But hidden away is a fear of being made to look like a fool.
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What emotions does your character not reveal in public?
Doubt, uncertainty and the growing fear that his inability to excel at anything his father finds worthwhile will eventually cause his father to send him away from Redfort.
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Who does your character look to for inspiration? Guidance?
He has great respect and love for Jasper (older brother) who has been able to accomplish almost everything that his father tells him to do.
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Describe your character’s bedroom.
Littered, unkept and generally a mess. Half finished projects (partially carved wood, partially finished books & lessons, and tarnished weapons in great need of polishing) lay scattered across his desk and floor. The servants may attempt to keep the room clean, but Creighton takes pleasure in hiding his messes from view and oftentimes orders them to leave his possessions where they are.
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Describe your character’s first love or crush.
Hasn’t happened yet. Girls are nothing but trouble, although certain women are causing him to shift uncomfortably when he is near them.
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Do “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one?”
The needs of the many may outweigh the needs of others, but the needs of the many do not outweigh the needs of me.
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Who is your character’s best friend? Describe him or her.
Creighton’s best (and probably only) friend is Josef Costen, son of Captain Costen who leads Lord Redforts giards here at the castle. Josef is a tall, strong and serious lad who is often given the dubious task of watching over Creighton and stopping him from getting into mischeif.
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What is your character’s heart’s desire?
To accomplish something sooooo inspiring that his father acknowledges it to the entire court.
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What does your character think of lies?
Use them if you can get away with it and if it will get you out of trouble. But you shouldn't use them all the time. That's a guarunteed way to get caught.
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How does your character think he or she will die?
I’m 15 years old … I’m invincible and will live forever. Worrying about death is something old people do.