![[JosifCimber.png]] # 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. %% ## At a Glance Tall and robust, with deep brown eyes that carry a twinkle of his adventurous past. Practical work clothes, but he keeps a worn adventurer's cloak as testament to his former life. Calloused hands that know both sword and plowshare. Rubs his old cloak when making important decisions. Speaks in a calm, deep voice with hearty laughter and a slight rustic accent. Uses farming metaphors for everything. Protective of his family above all else—chose this quiet life deliberately after too many close calls. ## Personality Wise from hard experience, nostalgic about adventure but committed to the peaceful life he built. The giants hunting anyone connected to [[Artus Cimber]] proved his fears about the [[Ring of Winter]]'s dangerous reputation were justified. Grateful the heroes intervened before his past caught up with his family. ## Quote _"The sword can keep peace, but a plowshare builds a life."_ ## Background Years ago, Josif adventured briefly alongside the legendary [[Artus Cimber]]. During a mission against a powerful lich, Josif was fatally wounded—[[Artus Cimber|Artus]] saved his life using the [[Ring of Winter]]'s magic. Grateful and deeply touched, Josif later named his son after his savior. He kept the connection secret, worrying about drawing unwanted attention. His daughter [[Tura Cimber]] proved to be a talented artificer who created the magical collar allowing their cow [[Cookie Dough]] to speak. ## Stats **Veteran** (MM 350) with slightly reduced combat abilities for age and years of peaceful farming %%