John Northspoke, a calm, compassionate, humble man. As a highlander, he has always been alone. His mother, Mrs. Northspoke, died from complications when he was born. His father, Jared Northspoke, was a heavy drinker and was abusive. He died when he slipped off a cliff when out with his son. John also received his facial scar when his father beat him with a branding iron to his face. Now, John lives alone, with his dog, Reaper.