Lord Yanitol de Montcuivre is remembered as a fine specimen of a man. Six feet tall, broadshouldered and powerfully muscled, with clean-shaven with silken, dark hair and pale skin. A paragon of knightly power, he moved with the grace of a dancer. His features were pleasant if not excessively handsome, with a sharp aquilline nose, dark, pensive eyes, sensual lips, fine teeth and a determined, square chin.
Lord Yanitol is remembered as as one of the finest knighs of his generation, stronger and more agile than most of his peers, hardy, intelligent and cultured. Though he never tested his skill on the battlefield, he won numerous tournaments. He could ride and joust with the best, and his mastery of the sword was considered second only to that of the Margrave of Hamvalle. While brave and witty, his gentility was unremarkable. Yanitole was very close to his brother, Viscomtet Raphel, and served as his lieutenant, publicly and privately.
The Viscomtet was engaged to be married to Lady Columbina of Naras and Gronnne Haute, his cousin. However, he gained a rival in Baronet Francois de Bois-Alsante, and after twin inconclusive duels, they duelled with swords during Yule 6588, and though he wounded the Baronet repeatedly, he was lain low as the Baronet's sword pierced his visor and his skull. Yanitol was removed from the battlefield by his brother.
Viscomtet Yanitol was nicknamed the Young Hawk, by friends and enemies alike.