Steffen

Quest Related: Grimiore, Griffin's Bane

Steffen gives you the quest to find his grimoire, which is located in the western bandit camp near the Ruins of Aernt Castle. Though the quest is highly dangerous and difficult for lower leveled players, if you manage to complete the quest there is a major pay-off. In the quest "Grifinn's Bane" Steffen will show up during the final confrontaion with the Griffin in the highest reaches of the tower to aid you in battle (With the help of the magic grimiore), and will burn the bird to a crisp, helping to ease an otherwise difficult trial.

Steffen is located within Gran Soren, and can usually be found near the ramp leading up to the castle during the day. His quest expires after you finish the Wyrm Hunt starting quests, so finish his grimiore location quest before you meet with the Duke in his demense.