![[JosifCimberPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Josif Cimber _Human Farmer | [[Cimber Family]] | [[Cimber Farm]]_ ## Summary Rugged former adventurer who traded his sword for a plowshare. When [[Frost Giants]] and [[Tribe of the Wolf]] barbarians attacked his homestead demanding information about [[Artus Cimber]] and the [[Ring of Winter]], the heroes rescued his family. Gifted [[Eldraki]] a letter of introduction to his son (a knight with the [[Order of the Gilded Eye]]) and a [[Cloak of Protection]] that once belonged to the legendary [[Artus Cimber]] — a man who saved Josif's life years ago and for whom he named his son. %% ## Now _placeholder_ ## Appearance Tall and robust, with deep brown eyes that carry a twinkle of his adventurous past; practical work clothes, calloused hands, and a worn adventurer's cloak he keeps as a testament to his former life. ## Personality Wise from hard experience, nostalgic about adventure but committed to the peaceful life he built. Speaks in a calm, deep voice with hearty laughter and a rustic accent, and uses farming metaphors for everything. Protective of his family above all else. ## Quote _"The sword can keep peace, but a plowshare builds a life."_ ## Connections **[[Artus Cimber]]** — saved his life years ago; Josif named his son after him. **[[Eldraki]]** — gifted him the letter and the [[Cloak of Protection]]. **[[Tura Cimber]]** — daughter, a talented artificer. ## Background **The Debt:** Years ago, Josif adventured briefly alongside [[Artus Cimber]]. During a mission against a lich, Josif was fatally wounded, and [[Artus Cimber|Artus]] saved his life using the [[Ring of Winter]]'s magic. He named his son after his savior and kept the connection secret, worrying about drawing unwanted attention. His daughter [[Tura Cimber]] created the magical collar that lets their cow [[Cookie Dough]] speak. ## Key Info - Gives [[Eldraki]] a [[Cloak of Protection]] once owned by [[Artus Cimber]] and a letter of introduction to his son in the [[Order of the Gilded Eye]]. ## Stats **Base:** Veteran (MM p.350), modified. - Reduced combat ability for age and years of peaceful farming. %%