Jordan Tesso Roulet
General Jordan Tesso Roulet, commonly known as Tesso, is the Commander of the Holy Knights of Bosco and leader of the military forces of the Citadel of Bosco. He belongs to House Roulet, a barony, and is a powerful Metal Mage. His allegiance is to the King of Bosco and the Citadel.
Military Career
A respected and successful career soldier, Tesso is a stern, disciplined commander who follows rules and orders and values tradition, duty, and justice. He intends to serve until he is too old to work, protecting his family and upholding Bosco's laws and order.
The existing Bosco military registry also identifies General Tesso as Commander of the Mounted Core.
Magic and Skills
Tesso's Metal Magic allows him to shape and move metal at will. He is a master swordsman, skilled in military strategy, leadership, horseback riding, physical fitness, and combat training.
He taught all the Pradesh children swordsmanship and personally trained Farron Pradesh. His blue roan warhorse has been with him for 18 years.
Appearance
Tesso is estimated to be in his mid-thirties. He stands 6'4" (193 cm), with a tall, broad, athletic, powerful build, purple eyes, and long golden-blonde hair worn in a braid. He keeps his hair long and braided in honor of Boscan tradition.
His wardrobe includes the formal uniform of the Citadel, combat fatigues, and casual clothing.
Personality and Interests
Disciplined, loyal, honorable, and protective, Tesso is a natural leader with a no-nonsense approach. Beneath his serious exterior he is kind, supportive, and deeply caring toward his family.
He enjoys horseback riding, swordsmanship, fishing, training, mentoring, and spending time with the Pradesh family. He dislikes corruption, injustice, unnecessary cruelty, and broken rules.
Family and Relationships
- Ganier Roulet: His deceased sister.
- Arman Pradesh: Brother-in-law, as close to him as a brother.
- Farron Pradesh: Nephew, whom he trained personally.
- Zen Pradesh: Nephew, whom he believed dead for more than twenty years before finding him again.
- Vander Pradesh: Nephew; Tesso regrets not protecting him from the Steel Council.
- Kaleb Pradesh and Cristoff Pradesh: Nephews.
- All of Arman's children: Treasured family, including his other nephews and nieces.
Tesso has a room at the Pradesh estate and visits often, including unannounced visits. He is deeply loved and respected by his nephews and nieces.
House and Heraldry
Roulet is a barony, rather than a clan of birth. The Citadel of Bosco crest depicts a woman and a man holding a balance of justice between them. Its motto is “Equality and Balance.”
Gallery
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Character reference sheet, military service, magic, and family.
Sources
- User-supplied Tesso character reference sheet.
- Bosco — Military command registry.
