Backstory

Brother Jarel, an elf born on the Astral Plane, was taken as a slave by a genie when he was young. The genie had Jarel complete many horrific tasks, taking pleasure in Jarel's moral disgust at his own actions.

As a middle-aged man, a series of events left his master dead and Jarel in posession of the lamp. Hoping to evade anyone interested in his whereabouts, he ended up in Coia.

Jarel's joined a Monastery in Durmchapel, dedicating himself to a peaceful way of life. His early life remains a mystery to the monks; all they know is that he arrived at the monastery's gates one stormy night, soaked and shivering, with haunted eyes and a stubborn will to be accepted.

Over the decades, he has become a master of martial arts and spiritual meditation, often found on dangerous mountain ridges or deep in the forests of Cocker, pushing the boundaries of both his physical and spiritual limits. His reckless behavior stems from a painful past and a desperate need to find inner peace.

Several years ago, he took in Bugbear who exhibited exceptional talent, despite the asdmonishments and vocal disapproval form the other monks. He trained the bugbear in their ways, helping him hone his ability to defend himself, while also teaching him to quell the chaos within through meditation and observation.

When the bugbear suddenly vanished, Brother Jarel searched for him for many months, without ever a trace to be found.