Jinnaxius Eidrein
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Jinnaxius Eidrein, who prefers the less formal name Jinxy, is a halfling swordsman of the Shortstack Stranglers and the nephew of Turnip Bellwater. He holds the title of the most skilled swordsman in the guild.1
Name and birth
Jinxy's birth fell on a tragic day for his family: the town of Fernning, where they lived, was struck by a vicious orc raid. Despite the nearby reinforcements of the fifth legion, the unprepared town suffered immense losses, and Jinxy's father was killed in the attack. His unusual name was given to him by a legionnaire who rescued his mother from an orc raider; because it made him the butt of jokes among other halflings, he introduces himself as "Jinxy".1
Bellwater
Raised by his resilient mother, Jinxy moved with her to Bellwater, where his uncle Turnip welcomed them with open arms. He is Turnip's favourite nephew and shares a special bond with him. As a child he showed remarkable agility and intelligence, and in adolescence he outgrew his peers in height and strength. He first hoped to join a gang and work beside his uncle, but Turnip saw his physical potential and arranged for him to be trained with the sword. His mother has refused to speak to Turnip ever since for hiring a swordmaster from the Empire. Under Sir Evan Bronss, a southern duellist, Jinxy trained rigorously and perfected a style that makes use of his height and agility.1
The Stranglers
On reaching adulthood Jinxy joined the Shortstack Stranglers, where he remains one of the most active and formidable members. His friend Golbert Brownbutter joined the guild to keep him from dying at the hands of monsters, and it was partly Jinxy's persuasion, with Cherrybel's, that led a hesitant Turnip to take in Shaila Bellwater.2
Fighting style
Jinxy fights with a shortsword and a shield. He uses his height to wear opponents down in long engagements, holding the front line with calculated strikes and trying to cut swiftly through the enemy's front ranks to reach the vulnerable back line and throw their formation into disorder. Against monsters and larger foes he closes the gaps in his guard with his shield and puts safety first, using his magical blade to cut at their limbs. He favours duels and dungeon delving, and he does not kill children or beasts.1
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- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 61, 86, 130
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