Possible Clues:

• Inadequate chances to seize area in retreat
• Uncool fellow's weird when turning up
• An unsociable person like this must welcome a couple of daughters
• Loner's curious since travelling north
• Social misfit theologian introduced to Portuguese saint
• Boring loner (informal)
• Dull person funny when sent up
• Unwanted, like returning drip
• Pathetic type’s small circle including a couple of daughters
• Boring loner