I am of noble birth, but relatively low-ranking; noble enough to experiences the privileges of nobility, but too common to get any of the cushy jobs.
I was chosen due to a combination of factors; my level of nobility means I'm important enough that I'm a prestigious addition, but not so important it hurts them to lose me; additionally, my eidolon makes me somewhat uncomfortable to be around, worrisome in general, and also pushes me to want the posting due to its drive to wage war against the Daelkyr.
As stated, ever since bonding to Turgut, my Dhakaani phantom eidolon, I have been driven more and more to fight against the scourge of the Daelkyr, and this posting was a way to get me on the front lines.
I was an archaeologist leading some of Toldorath's digs into Khyber, which is where I accidentally unearthed and bonded to my eidolon.
Mostly scholarly adventures into Khyber, though I studied for a few years at Morgrave in my youth.
Because of Turgut, I hate them, do not trust them, and do not trust anyone who bears one. That said, I am capable of acknowledging that this disapproval is new since bonding with Turgut, and I can keep it in check if necessary.
I know several professors and fellow scholars who've ventured into Khyber, and not all of them returned. Such is the nature of our studies.
My favorite stories tend to bore everyone else; they're basically history lectures about the ancient Dhakaani, with an emphasis on social science.
The ancient Dhakaani bracer that bound me to Turgut. I found it during an archaeological dig; it's in great condition, and I wear it into battle. It probably belonged to Turgut when he was alive, but we can't be sure.
Twin tank, me and Turgut mixing it up in melee. We both have retaliatory attacks, so there's reason for enemies to focus us.
My archaeologist experience gives me some knowledge of ancient ruins that we're likely to travel through, as well as some capacity with disarming any traps that are still functioning.