Faramir, son of Denethor II (Minas Tirith)

Character Name: Faramir

Name Meaning: "Sufficient Jewel".

Age: 27

Date of Birth: TA 2983

Race: Man.

Residence: Gondor

Profession: Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien

Appearance: Considered tall at six feet, Faramir has reddish light brown. collar length, wavy hair and gray eyes. When acting as a Ranger he wears green gauntlets, a green hood and mask with green and brown clothing. When he wears his uniform it consists of a breast plate with the symbol of Gondor which if the white tree with seven stars representing the seven stars of the House of Elendil and the crown of the King.

Personality: He grew to become a brave warrior admired by his soldiers, although unlike his brother, he did not care much for battle and arms. He loved lore and music, and his gentle nature (and love of Gandalf) displeased his father.



Parents:

Father: Denethor II and Finduilas
Mother: Finduilas (deceased)

Sibling(s): Boromir

Spouse: N/A

Children: N/A

History:

Faramir was born in the year TA 2983 to Denethor II and Finduilas, daughter of Adrahil of Dol Amroth. The following year, his grandfather, Ecthelion II, died and his father, Denethor, succeeded him as the Ruling Steward of Gondor.

When Faramir was five years old his Mother died. Her death caused his Father to become detached from his family. The relationship between Faramir and Boromir, who was five years elder of the brother, grew much closer. Despite the obvious way that Denethor favored Boromir over Faramir, there was no jealousy or rivalry between them. Boromir protected and helped him, and Faramir looked up to his older brother. Although the siblings were very similar in appearance it was not so in personality. Boromir was defined to be the more daring one, as well as the more fearless and strong warrior. Faramir’s boldness was incorrectly judged due to his gentle nature and love of lore and music. Faramir learned what he could from Gandalf’s wisdom and mentoring but Denethor did not approve of Faramir as the "Wizard's pupil", for he neither trusted nor liked the Istar.

Acting as a Ranger he harassed Haradrim and kept evil things from entering Ithilien.

Faramir's leadership, skill-in-arms, and swift but hardy judgment proved to be handy on the battlefield. Being the Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien, who often skirmished with the allies of Sauron, Faramir valiantly defended Gondor from the Enemy, but did not enjoy fighting for war’s sake.