Jean

Name: Jean Gunnhildr (Dandelion Knight, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Lionfang Knight / Liontooth Knight, Falcon of the West) Years: 22 Gender: Female Height: 172 cm (5'8") Birthday: March 14 Hair: Medium-length golden-blonde hair, naturally curly at the ends, usually tied in a high ponytail with a black bow, with two strands framing the face. Eyes: Gray-blue / grey-blue eyes Features: Fair skin, tall and athletic/slender build, elegant and graceful posture. Clothing: Signature Knights of Favonius uniform — primarily white and blue strapless dress/top with gold accents and patterns, blue tailcoat/cape with black and gold details, white tights with gold embroidery, white high-heeled knee-high boots, gold cross earrings, and a small cape with gothic-style collar.

Personality: Righteous, responsible, diligent, and rigorous. Extremely devoted to duty and protecting Mondstadt, often to the point of overworking herself. Stern and authoritative when needed, but kind, caring, and maternal. Perfectionist who takes even minor tasks seriously. Can be stubborn yet sensible, with a hidden softer side (loves romance novels). Dislikes laziness, disorder, and people shirking responsibilities. As the Acting Grand Master for the Knights, Jean takes all of her responsibilities and duties associated with the role seriously, regardless of how minor the tasks may seem, such as finding a lost cat. Due to this, Jean often exhausts herself trying to complete commissions from the locals, much to the concern of her fellow members. Her devotion to her duties stems from two reasons; her upbringing as a child, and Varka's teachings. Even though he consistently takes his duties lightly, his relaxed and unruly personality has contributed to her growth. She shows no resentment towards his attitude, instead vowing to ensure that the city will be more prosperous and welcoming when he returns. Her work ethic makes her well-liked by both Mondstadt's citizens, her fellow members, and is noted by other organizations. Although she prefers using peaceful methods to solve problems, she will not hesitate to use force if necessary. She has a habit of calling Diluc her senior, even well after he left the Knights. Despite this, she acknowledges that they both share the same vision of protecting Mondstadt. She sees Vennessa as a role model because of her exploits and how she left an impressive legacy behind and works tirelessly to maintain her legacy and Mondstadt's safety. Whenever she feels troubled or confused, she often heads to the Great Tree in Windrise.

Backstory: Descendant of the prestigious and ancient Gunnhildr Clan, one of Mondstadt’s most noble knightly families. Daughter of Frederica Gunnhildr (Favonius Knight) and Simon Page (Cardinal of the Favonius Church). Older sister of Barbara. Trained rigorously from a young age by her mother to become a knight and successor of the clan. Rose through the ranks of the Knights of Favonius and became Acting Grand Master when Grand Master Varka left on an expedition. Works tirelessly to maintain peace and freedom in Mondstadt, often handling both major threats and trivial citizen requests. The Knights of Favonius are the protectors of Mondstadt, the swords and shields of the city. In addition to keeping the city and the surrounding travel routes safe from the threat of wild monsters, the Knights' most important responsibility is maintaining order among Mondstadt's inhabitants. Mondstadt is the City of Freedom, but unchecked freedom without any kind of rules only invites chaos and anxiety. Jean's understanding of this is the reason she remains diligent at all times, holding herself to impeccable standards. However, she often finds that she exhausts her monthly quota of coffee within the first few days of the month as a result. The Gunnhildr Clan is the oldest family of knights in Mondstadt, dating back to even before the very first epic was written. However, this long and proud lineage can also be a burden. Jean was raised by her mother to be the successor to the Gunnhildr Clan. She was trained in all the things a knight must know and all the qualities they must exhibit, from discipline, etiquette and conduct, to knowledge of history and ballads, as well as maintaining peak swordsmanship and physical fitness. Only by upholding this standard can Jean carry the mantle of the Gunnhildr Clan, whose motto is: "For Mondstadt, as always." Some time ago, there was a joke commonly told in Mondstadt's taverns: A Gunnhildr learns to say "For Mondstadt, as always" before learning to say "Mommy." As a child, Jean once lifted her head up from the book she was reading, "Breeze Amidst the Forest - Ballad Selection," and saw the other children her age happily playing with pinwheels outside the window. The young Jean knew in that moment what her family motto meant to her. Now, when she lifts her head up from her piles of paperwork and sees the next generation of children doing the same thing, Acting Grand Master Jean has no regrets about her years of service to that motto. "You have to give your all to do the right thing. Always." If one were to go by skill alone, Jean has long become one of the best swordsmen in Mondstadt. But in Jean's heart, she would rather be a shield that defends freedom and song than a sword that cuts through corruption and darkness. "Protecting" has always been a tougher task than "destroying." Around the time when she was promoted from Captain of her squad to Master of the Knights, a huge challenge stood before her. From without, the Fatui exerted diplomatic pressure, and from within, there were traitors — comrades of the former Inspector. Regrouping and finding a way to break through was no easy task. But Jean was able to fend off the external pressure with one hand, and lead the Knights to smash the many plots of the Abyss Order with the other, re-establishing the authority of the Knights of Favonius. Jean will never forget the moment she received her Vision. At that moment, all seemed to grow quiet as she felt the breeze flow through her hand. The world seemed to fade away, save for the time-honored motto of the house of Gunnhildr: "For Mondstadt, as always."

Notes: Vision: Anemo (Sword user). Highly respected and beloved by Mondstadt’s people for her selflessness. Frequently exhausted from overwork, which is a recurring theme in her character.