Jasper Arryn

Jasper Arryn is the second born son of Alaric Arryn, Lord of the Eyrie and Theodosia Belmore. Although not yet a knight he is a renowned swordsman throughout the Vale.

Appearance and Character
Jasper has inherited the build, if not the looks of his father. Tall and muscled he is yet to come into his prime physical condition but hard years spent in the practice yard have toned his body. Eyes of Arryn blue, brown hair and often seen sporting a wispy beard, Jasper is the envy of many young Valemen.

Growing up in the company of the Winged Knights has made Jasper confident - almost to the point of arrogance. Quicker to a jape than compliment he is often seen as the carefree and wild Arryn child - though some would doubtless see him as an annoying troublemaker. Known as a reckless womaniser, Jasper still has no intention of marrying, preferring the life of a bachelor with all of it's benefits.

Eary Life
Jasper was born to Alaric Arryn and Theodosia Belomore, in the Eighth Moon of 385 AC. He was fortunate enough to inherit his father's build, being born healthy and robust and growing stronger and taller than most of his peers.

Raised in the vicinity of the Winged Brotherhood it was no wonder that Jasper developed a love and proficiency with the sword. Although he often trained with all of the Knights on the yard he grew close to Ser Alester Hersey and once old enough even served as his squire.

Teenage Years
Under the tutelage of the canny warrior Jasper's ability with a sword soon outgrew that of his brothers and even father. He could have served in the Winged Brotherhood or even, as it was sometimes whispered in the windy halls of the Eyrie, the Kingsguard itself.

Jasper however, had no desire for either. Far from the virtuous nature of a knight he had shown little nature of his mentor's personality. Serious briefings were often interrupted with a sardonic joke or an influential merchant's daughter would be found in his bed - all driving his father to distraction.

Those who knew him closest however, realised much of his behaviour was backlash against events transpiring around him. During his formative years The War of the Three Thieves waged in the Stepstones, which seemed a million miles away from the isolated Vale. Unable to take part due to his age he was left feeling useless. Multiple attempts to flee the Eyrie and make for Gulltown were all squashed - stealth was never Jasper's strong suit and even had it been, sneaking down a mountainside with three castles guarding it's only path was rather a big ask.

By the time the war was over and the Scarlet Winter had begun Jasper had fully cemented his well-earned reputation. The move to the Gates of the Moon hardly helped; the only place he was found more often than the wrong woman's bed was the training yard - where had begin working more closely with Ser Benedar Redfort, learning the less than subtle art of the warhammer.

The Deadliest Squire
By the time winter broke and sun once more returned to the Vale, Jasper had become a man. Perhaps only physically - at least according to his tutors. Ser Alester did not believe he had properly taken to heart the knightly virtues and adherence to the Seven necessary to become a knight and without heoric deeds on the battlefield Jasper was destined to be the world's deadliest squire. His only consolation was that his own father took years to finally become annointed.

Recent Events
Jasper impatiently awaits the tournament of the Red Comet at Harrenhal where he can finally show his abilities to the rest of the realm, but first he has to abide the minor annoyance of a wedding at the Eyrie.

Family

 * Alaric Arryn , Lord of the Eyrie and Defender of the Vale, b. 364AC
 * Theodosia Belmore, Lady of the Eyrie, d. 402AC
 * Osric Arryn, b. 382AC
 * m. Rowena Waynwood
 * Arwen Arryn b. 400AC
 * Jasper Arryn, b. 385AC
 * Artys Arryn b. 387AC
 * Jon Arryn, b. 389AC
 * Alys Arryn  b. 390AC