Gilbram Fane

Biography
Read the book!Bram, Robyn's brother, formerly Gilbram Fane of Draden. His horse is a spirited gelding named Jumper. Goals Bram mostly drifts through his days without goals for himself. He knows full well that Robyn saved his life, and serving at her side is the sum of his ambitions.

Traits

Positive Traits:
 * TalentedBram has a natural aptitude for swordsmanship and was well taught & dedicated. He was quiet and had few friends growing up.

TELLS: He's hard on himself for imperfection, grew up too fast, no love for his own talent. Experiencing burnout. Defined by his talent and resents it. Insecure, untrusting, and lonely because he knows the power of his skill. Bram desires to honour the sacrifices of his family. Wanting to live up to the love of his martyred wife. Strong moral code because she shaped him from a lazy loser prince into a batter man. Self-loathing of his weak side..
 * Loyal
 * Courageous (foil himself)

TELLS: "Within me is a strong man, because within him is a very weak man." Stepping up for others, doing what's right instead of what's easy, putting himself in danger, giving second chances, resiliency after many failures.

CHALLENGES: Facing a situation where he's failed before (drawing his sword); facing decisions that mean life or death for someone else. Negative Traits: How traits play out.Needy: Bram fears abandonment. He thought he was the last Fane. Poor health (alcohol), low self-worth, guilt, PTSD.
 * Persistent
 * Timid
 * Needy (foil Grim)
 * Cowardly
 * Withdrawn
 * Addictive

"Tells": He ties his value to Robyn, feels abandoned without her, drinks more when she's not around. He resents that he's a burden, and smothers her. His self-sacrifice comes from self-loathing.